Senior AI Programmer

Company Description

People Can Fly, one of the leading independent AAA game development studios, is comprised of an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, as well as from around the world through our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, PCF has left its mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are enhancing our capabilities through in-house solutions, namely the PCF Framework infrastructure.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project led in collaboration with Square Enix; Maverick is a AAA game developed in collaboration with Microsoft; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects that we are realizing according to a self-publishing model. We also have a project in the design phase: Red; and two projects in virtual reality technology: Green Hell VR and Bulletstorm VR, which is a captivating VR version of our cult shooter game.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF is embarking on the exploration of new horizons. Our goal is to combine our expertise with the creativity of the best visionaries in the industry to work collectively on the new generation of action games intended for the global gaming community.

If you choose to embark on this adventure with us, you will have the opportunity to hone your craft and deepen your knowledge, working alongside industry leaders to deliver a unique and completely new experience to players around the world.

Project Bifrost is a yet unannounced AAA action-adventure game developed by our North American team, with the support of the PCF Group's European studios.

Job Description

We are looking for a senior AI programmer who exhibits passion and curiosity in the creation of complex AI systems and behaviors. At People Can Fly, you will work with some of the most exciting technologies in the industry and work alongside talented individuals. In close collaboration with several departments and in close proximity to design, you will implement elements of our AI systems that bring our characters to life.

You will develop and maintain the tools and systems needed for designers to create complex AI behaviors contributing to creating impressive experiences for players.

In this role, you will:

• Work on multiple disciplines including behaviors of a wide variety of non-player characters, bringing to life memorable characters of all shapes and sizes powered by AI.
• Maintain and extend the existing AI framework and tools in Unreal Engine 5.
• Design, implement, develop and maintain new AI systems and features.
• Create code and algorithms for guidance, group movement, cooperation and tactical strategy.
• Test, debug, profile, optimize and document implementations.
• Actively participate in code revisions and act as a mentor to your peers.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the software field, preferably in game development
• At least one AAA title as an AI programmer
• Expertise in C++ and solid foundation in 3D mathematics
• Good understanding of AI architecture and techniques in AAA games.
• Experience in measuring and optimizing performance
• Experience in AI programming of movement, navigation and decision-making
• Ability to write solid, reliable and efficient code
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork attitude working with game developers from all disciplines
• Strong work ethic, drive and passion for games and technology.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine

Assets:

• Knowledge of JIRA, Swarm and Perforce
• BS (or higher) in computer science or in a similar discipline (physics, mathematics, EE, etc.)
• Experience in leveraging automated testing

Additional Information

What we offer:

U.S.

• 100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Life) and start on day 1 of employment.
• 401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
• Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as other benefits provided.

Canada

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $1000 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
• Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

UK

• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for PCF's employees and their families.
• Access to wellbeing platform - Gympass for employees and family members.
• Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
• Online Polish and English language classes.
• Access to the pension scheme.
• Flexible working hours.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.