Senior AI Gameplay Programmer

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Certain Affinity, Inc. Full time

Would you like to work on some of the greatest franchises in gaming history? What about working on our new original IP? Certain Affinity is the largest independent developer in Texas, based out of Austin, and we have a growing presence in Toronto, Canada. Our culture reflects the values and the vibrant nature of the cities we call home. This includes ​a commitment to evolution, diversity, excellence, and work-life balance. We're best known for co-developing numerous AAA FPS games, though now we are creating compelling new games of our own. We're always on the lookout for amazing talent to join our team.

As a Senior AI Gameplay Programmer at Certain Affinity, you will work with designers, artists, and other programmers to define how our characters, creatures, and monsters move, react, and behave.

Responsibilities
  • Develop AI systems and solutions for gameplay.
  • Cooperate with artists, designers, and other programmers on how to best create AI and gameplay systems.
  • Identify tools and approaches that will reduce workflow complexity.
  • Build infrastructure and eliminate work through automation.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose cross-cutting problems that span components.
  • Educate team members, partners, and stakeholders on operational dependencies and requirements.
Technical Requirements
  • 6+ years experience in the fields of Computer Science or Software Engineering.
  • Development experience with one or more AI architectures, including experience with behavior systems, pathfinding/navigation, character movement, and animation
  • Strong grasp of 3D algorithms, physics, and graphics.
  • Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Excellent C++ programming skill.
  • Experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting gameplay systems.
Non-Technical Requirements
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Able to complete complex tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable synthesizing technical and non-technical objectives.
  • Systematic and detail-oriented problem-solving approach.
  • Passionate about learning new technologies and solving hard problems.
  • Dedicated to producing high-quality code.
Extra Credit
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 5 and Behavior Trees.
  • Experience with networking and/or multiplayer game architecture
  • Passionate about multiplayer shooters

Certain Affinity or its partners or affiliates run background checks on candidates or employees with written authorization from the candidates or employees. These may be done to offer employment or determine eligibility to work on a specific project. Multiple searches may be required.

Certain Affinity is authorized to do business in many, but not all, of the states in the US and the Canadian provinces. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Certain Affinity is registered, you may not be eligible for employment as a fully remote employee. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about where we are registered.

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