Senior AI Programmer (NPC Locomotion)

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Game AI

Job Summary

Job Description

Elsewhere Entertainment seeks a Senior AI Programmer specializing in NPC locomotion for a new IP. Responsibilities include owning the motion planner system for AI characters (crowds, critters, wildlife), collaborating with animation, gameplay, and AI programmers on robust and scalable systems, working with design and content teams to develop new AI characters, and mentoring less experienced engineers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of AAA game AI engineering experience, including implementing a game AI motion planner, strong C/C++ skills (multi-threading, atomics, optimizations), and a deep understanding of animation systems, navigation, and AI decision systems (behavior trees, GOAP, HSM).
Must have:
  • 5+ years AAA game AI experience
  • Game AI motion planner implementation
  • Animation system understanding
  • Navigation & pathfinding expertise
  • C/C++ programming proficiency
  • 3D math skills
  • Team collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Physics middleware familiarity (PhysX, Havok)
  • Experience with scripting languages
  • Multiple AAA game releases

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior AI Programmer (NPC Locomotion)

Requisition ID:

R024315

Job Description:

Position available in Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden (On-Site 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, you’ll 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 AAA-quality gameplay. 

You’ll 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. 

 

You’re 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 multi-threading, 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 team-first attitude. 

  • Organization methods and the capability to meet deadlines. 

  • Comfort with self-critique 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 under-represented 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. We’re 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 Hawk’s™ 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. 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re 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.  

We’re 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 

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