Lead AI Programmer

Crytek is looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Ai Programmer to work on Hunt: Showdown in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AI programming discipline and enable the team to reach their full potential.
• Work with existing engine code base to architect and enhance AI characters.
• Work closely with animators, artists, designers and programmers to improve AI systems and support them in its application and tuning.
• Optimize and debug high-end Console and PC performance.
• Gather requirements and set goals for the AI team, lead the design and architecture of the code development and coordinate its implementation.
• Coordinate with other Leads and Directors including from other projects.
• Research the latest techniques in game AI to create believable characters and environments.
• Proactively drive your team and improve product quality as well as group productivity.
• Delegate effectively while involving team members in the decision making process.
• Coordinate with other studio groups including art, design and production to achieve project objectives.
• Be a role model for Regular/Senior programmers and oversee the mentoring process inside the discipline.

Requirements

• 7+ years of programming experience in game AI development.
• Worked on shipped products on either console or PC.
• Previously held a senior AI programmer or equivalent position.
• Excellent understanding of C++ in a games development environment.
• Experience with developing AI behaviors and enhanced characters.
• Strong software engineering and debugging skills.
• Experience with performance measurement and optimization.
• Excellent  understanding of AI architecture and standard technology (finite state  machines, behavior trees, path finding, goal-oriented behavior,  rule-based systems, learning, crowd behavior etc.).
• Experience with any game engine (preferably CRYENGINE).
• Ability to learn and master a large existing code base.
• Ability to learn about new techniques and adapt them to project requirements.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively on shared projects with designers, animators, artists, testers, and other developers.

What you can expect from us
Career Path Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives. 
Relocation Support We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family. You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).
Company Apartment To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.
Public Transport Pass Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge. Gym Card A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.
State-of-the-art OfficeWe’ve recently moved into a brand-new, modern office located in the heart of Frankfurt. Our new workspace is designed to inspire creativity and collaboration, with open areas, quiet zones, and top-tier facilities — all just steps away from public transport, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots. International Environment We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity.  German Classes Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family.   EventsJoin us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!
Vacation Days At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off.