We are looking for an experienced Senior AI Programmer to join our dynamic team.
You will play a critical role in developing innovative AI systems essential to our gameplay experiences within Virtual Reality.
You will collaboratively help us explore, refine, and polish AI-driven VR gameplay.
This position is ideal for someone passionate about AI in games, who thrives in collaborative, creative environments, and is keen to push the boundaries of what is possible with VR.
In this role, you will implement and develop Game AI systems tailored to VR environments.
You will collaborate with designers and engineers to craft intelligent NPCs and reactive game worlds.
You will optimize AI for performance, ensuring seamless gameplay in VR.
You will research emerging AI and VR technologies, assessing and integrating innovative approaches into development.
You will mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices for AI programming in VR.
This is a permanent role, full time (37.5 hours per week), and fully remote within the UK.
The salary is competitive and dependent on experience.
Requirements:
Proficiency in C++ and a strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5 is required.
Experience developing AI systems for games, including navigation and behaviour trees or similar, on two shipped games is necessary.
Knowledge of 3D math and optimization techniques, particularly for real-time systems, is essential.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with attention to performance in VR, are required.
Strong English communication skills with a passion for cross-discipline teamwork are necessary.
Familiarity with VR development challenges and opportunities is a nice to have.
Experience with animation programming is also a nice to have.
Benefits:
We offer great perks, including flexible hours and duvet days.
You will receive your birthday off and dedicated personal development time and support.
Regular socials are part of our culture.
There is an excellent holiday offering, pension scheme, health insurance, life cover, and much more.
