AI Programmer - Cutting-edge technology

Job Title AI Programmer - Cutting-edge technology
Job Category Programming
Skills Required AI / Artificial Intelligence
Location Midlands, England
Job Description AI Programmer - Cutting-edge technology

Description:
Writing new AI code in C++ within the framework of our client’s proprietary engine AI systems. You will also be maintaining and extending existing code. You will join an existing gameplay team and the AI code you will write will form part of the overall gameplay AI. As you will be joining an experienced game team who work efficiently and quickly on cutting-edge technology, you will be expected to keep up with the rest of the team and learn new skills as you work.

Experience & Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the games industry working on a major console and successfully implementing AI techniques into a game. Exceptional candidates who can demonstrate a personal project incorporating AI algorithms will also be considered. We’re also looking for a First class or 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or other computing-related subject. Candidates without this but who have at least 3 years’ of professional computer games programming experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities:
• Working with the code team and designers to implement cutting-edge, intuitive artificial intelligence solutions for next-gen gameplay
• Communicating with designers, artists and other coders to ensure AI satisfies game design and quality
• Writing robust and maintainable code and maintaining code performance through profiling and optimization

Skills:
• Excellent knowledge of C++ in a game environment
• Knowledge of current computer games
• Knowledge of AI techniques (FSMs, path finding, etc)
• Ability to structure and build a large system with others, ability to work on a system from conception to completion
• Strong communications skills
• Ability to learn new systems and concepts and implement them quickly and efficiently

In addition to practical skills, all successful applicants should be:
• Team players, with good communication skills
• Capable of taking direction
• Self motivated and disciplined
• Passionate about games!

Please contact Adrian Garrick on 0208 944 7777 or adrian@interactiveselection.com if you are interested in this position. Please forward your CV in a Word format View Many More Interactive Selection Jobs
Salary Competitive
Date posted 04/03/2013
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of Interactive Selection using their internal reference 15582.
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