Senior Expert AI Programmer

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Position available in Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden (On-Site Hybrid).

Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Expert AI Programmer 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…  

• Work with the Gameplay Programming team to expand our AI technology in order to push the limits of what our AI can currently do

• Work alongside our design and content teams to develop new AI characters and behaviors

• Implement, debug and optimize major systems in C/C++ and other languages in the context of a large cross platform codebase

• Design and implement optimized AI systems

• Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers

You’re awesome because you have…  

• Excellent C++ programing skills, with knowledge of algorithms and data structures

• Fluency in 3D math and algebra, related to game programming

• Strong design sensibilities and outstanding communication skills.

• Validated debugging skills

• Experience extending an established code base

• 8+ years of experience in games or real-time AI

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Math related field

Bonus Points for... 

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • AI systems in a networked environment

  • Animation – blend trees, IK, motion matching

  • AI navigation mesh generation and pathfinding

  • AI controlled vehicles

  • Optimization

• 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? 

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