Senior AI Programmer

Your daily tasks:

Design and implementation of AI gameplay mechanics in Techland's newest games, in particular you will:

• Iterate AI behaviors in close collaboration with animators and game designers.
• Own and drive moment-to-moment gameplay mechanics, with particular attention to combat feel and player interaction.
• Create and prototype new AI systems and related tools.
• Debug and optimize AI behaviors and systems for performance, responsiveness, and stability.
• Mentor and support other programmers by sharing best practices, reviewing code, and helping grow expertise within the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in game development, with a focus on AI systems and behaviors.
• Excellent knowledge of C++.
• Strong 3D math skills.
• Experience developing / maintaining large gameplay systems.
• Ability to profile and optimize code, with a focus on cross-platform performance.
• Experience working closely with designers and animators in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of combat gameplay and how AI contributes to player experience and game feel.
• Authentic passion for games as well as knowledge of the latest titles and trends, especially in FPP games.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Very good command of English.
• Familiarity with version control systems.

Nice to have:

• Computer science education.
• Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unreal Engine and / or Unity.
• At least one shipped AAA title developed from start to finish.
• Proven history of mentoring fellow programmers.

Additional Information

What we can offer:

• A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance, pro-health campaigns, gifts for different occasions.
• An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner.
• A constant stream of company newsletters, PR & project updates so you will always be in the know.
• Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
• State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free car park (Wrocław/Warsaw office).