Senior AI Programmer - Remote at People Can Fly

Canada

<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>People Can Fly</strong> is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.</p><p>Founded in 2002, we made our 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 expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.</p><p>Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost &amp; Victoria are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We are also busy working on a VR and undisclosed projects, more information on those to come later.</p><p>With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.</p><p>If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you’ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Implement tasks and features in a timely fashion with minimal support from more  senior programmers</li><li>Work with more senior developers to breakdown tasks, update progress, ask  questions and raise issues when needed</li><li>Participate in code reviews to share knowledge and learn from other team  members</li><li>Create documentation according to Team Standards</li></ul><p><strong>AI </strong></p><ul><li>Work across multiple disciplines on the behaviors of a large variety of non-player  characters</li><li>Work closely with the design team and iterate with them game features while  gathering feedback from iterations</li><li>Create dedicated tools and features</li><li>Test, debug, profile and optimize implementations</li><li>Maintain and extend the existing Unreal Engine AI framework and tools. Design, implement into engine and maintain new AI features</li><li>Track work in production systems</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Proficient in primary programming languages, particularly C++</li><li>Solid foundation in mathematics, including 3D math, matrices, and linear algebra</li><li>Familiarity with basic physics principles and classical mechanics</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of common algorithms and techniques utilized by AI teams in game development</li><li>Skilled in performance measurement and optimization techniques</li><li>Hands-on experience in programming various game development AI topics such as movement, navigation, and decision-making logic</li><li>Capable of writing robust, efficient, and reliable code</li><li>Proficient with Source Control and Code Review tools, including Swarm, Perforce, Git, etc.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine</li></ul><p><strong>You might have</strong></p><ul><li>Proficiency in additional programming languages beyond primary expertise</li><li>Familiarity with Project Management Software such as JIRA, Confluence, etc., with specific expertise in JIRA, Swarm, and Perforce</li><li>Skills in performance analysis and optimization</li><li>Understanding of multi-threading concepts and practices</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>Canada: </strong></p><ul><li>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).</li><li>Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.</li><li>4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.</li><li>Paid week off during Winter Holidays.</li><li>20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.</li><li>Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.</li><li>Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.</li><li>Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.</li></ul>