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Junior Gameplay AI Programmer

Rebellion is looking for a Junior Gameplay AI Programmer to implement features and improve the core AI behaviours for the next entry in the Sniper Elite franchise. You will be working in a supportive team to maintain and develop AI behaviours and related features of a AAA stealth and combat game. You will be introduced to our in-house AI system; develop your knowledge and skills in developing, maintaining and debugging video game AI; and grow to take ownership of visible features in our games. We are currently developing titles for the next generation of games consoles.

This is a permanent full-time role based in-house at our Oxford headquarters and you must be able to legally work in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing cutting-edge, intuitive artificial intelligence solutions for next-gen gameplay, debugging, maintaining and extending your own and existing AI code
• Write robust and maintainable code, optimising code and data for memory usage and performance per platform
• Meet game design and technical requirements as well as internal coding standards, communicating with designers, artists and other coders to ensure AI satisfies game requirements and quality
• Identify and solve development obstacles or risks that arise, suggesting improvements and implementing solutions to improve performance and reliability
• Write and maintain technical documentation
• Research new tools, techniques and processes and how they can benefit Rebellion
• Collaborate productively within a large multi-disciplined project team environment, communicating ideas and issues clearly.
• Be responsive to deadlines and work well under pressure, meeting multiple production objectives and deadlines

Requirements

• Good C++ skills at a professional level
• Good object-orientated programming and technical design, profiling and optimising, system design and 3D math skills, with sound knowledge of AI techniques (FSMs, path finding, behaviour trees, etc)
• Good debugging and problem-solving skills under pressure
• Ability to work in familiarising yourself to work with a large existing codebase, learning new systems and concepts and implementing them some speed and efficiency
• Ability to structure and build a large system with others, working on a system from conception to completion, prototyping as well as producing final code
• Good spoken and written communication skills, able to collaborate productively, communicating ideas and issues clearly to non-technical staff
• Great team-work with game developers from all disciplines across the project, and the ability to accept and follow direction, with excellent initiative, self-motivation and organisational skills
• General knowledge of current games, consoles, multiplayer development and an interest in AI techniques alongside the ability to analyse AI behaviour in competitive titles would be applicable.
• A genuine interest in playing games

Benefits

• Holiday: 26 holiday days annually, increasing with service to 31 days, plus national public holidays
• Private Medical Insurance: Our PMI scheme offers comprehensive cover to access private medical treatment, taking the stress and strain out of waiting for treatments via the NHS
• Pension Contribution: Tax efficient salary sacrifice contributory pension scheme where Rebellion matches 4% of salary, plus 10% of any contribution you make
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Cash-back on treatment costs, from flu jabs to chiropractors
• Dental & Vision: Cash-back on routine or emergency costs, free eye tests
• Income Protection: Financial help if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Critical Illness: Financial help if diagnosed with critical illness
• Life Assurance: Financial security for your loved ones at a difficult time
• EAP: Wellbeing hub, including confidential telephone support and counselling
• Active Rewards: Earn discounts and other perks for physical activity, from trainers to cinema tickets
• Gym Membership: Discounts to over 3,000 participating UK gyms, pools & fitness events
• Loans: Interest free, tax-free loans
• Relocation: Assistance with relocation planning and costs
• Cycling Cycle Scheme: Save around 30% of the cost of a new bike and equipment though salary sacrifice tax & NI savings, spread repayments over 12 months
• Discounts: 50% off most 2000 AD merchandise, plus Active Rewards and more through health schemes, from high street retail to holidays
• Referral Bonus: Up to £2k bonus for internal staff referrals that lead to hires
• Flexible Hours: Flexible start and finish times
• Great Friendly Culture: Friendly, creative and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and recognition of the importance of work-life balance (anti-crunch)
• Social & Charity Events: Annual Summer BBQ & Christmas Party, social groups such as photography and board games, charity events including football, go-karting and supporting Special Effect
• Digital Freebies: GDC Vault access, all Rebellion Steam titles, digital copies of 2000 AD and Rebellion Publishing comics, graphic novels and ebooks, physical game and film libraries