Senior AI Programmer NPC Locomotion
Senior AI Programmer NPC Locomotion
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Job Title:
Senior AI Programmer (NPC Locomotion)Requisition ID:
R024315Job Description:
Position available inWarsaw Poland or Malm Sweden(OnSite Hybrid).
Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior AI Programmer (NPC Locomotion)to join the development of a new IP.
In this role you will be responsible for driving and implementing AI behaviors as well as developing core AI framework.
As a member of the Engineering department youll work closely with content teams to push our gameplay systems to new heights of fun and visual fidelity creating new systems and leverage existing ones to realize AAAquality gameplay.
Youll help us by
Taking ownership of the motion planner system for AI characters including crowds critters and wildlife.
Collaborating with animation gameplay and AI programmers in developing robust and scalable AI systems.
Working alongside our design and content teams to develop new AI characters.
Providing mentorship to and helping grow less experienced engineers.
Youre awesome because you have
5 years of professional game AI engineering experience.
Implemented a game AI motion planner in a shipped AAA title.
Understanding of animation systems (blend trees state machines motion matching).
Understanding of navigation and pathfinding problems and solutions.
Understanding of game AI decision systems (behavior tree goap HSM).
Very strong knowledge of C/C programming including several advanced topics such as multithreading atomics runtime optimizations and similar.
Strong 3D math background.
The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team.
Creativity in problem solving and a positive respectful teamfirst attitude.
Organization methods and the capability to meet deadlines.
Comfort with selfcritique and accepting outside feedback.
A habit of regularly playing and understanding modern video games.
Bonus Points for...
Familiarity of physics middleware (PhysX Havok).
1 AAA shipped games
Experience with scripting languages
Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles
Not sure you meet all the qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! At Activision we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.
Were not just looking back at our decadeslong legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.
Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future
#elsewhere
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
