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Rogue Company - AI Programmer

Hi-Rez Studios is looking to hire an innovative AI Programmer to join the Rogue Company team, in Alpharetta, Georgia or full-time remote from the US or UK!

At Hi-Rez, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovative environment that embraces new and different ideas. We are a passionate and enthusiastic bunch who love video games. We have incredibly talented individuals who are empowered to create and challenged to learn. All of this means more opportunities for you to unleash your creativity and dedication.

Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE, Paladins, Tribes: Ascend, and Global Agenda as we embark on exciting new game projects!

What our AI Programmers do:

• Take responsibility for all aspects of AI behaviors from inception and prototyping to full implementation.
• Work closely with designers in the development and tuning of AI related features.
• Coordinate with other developers to ensure all features built can be used by the game’s AI.
• Test and refine systems throughout the development cycle of the project.
• Write clear, maintainable, portable code.
• Participate in code and architecture reviews.

Who we are looking for:

• Exceptional C/C++ design and programming skills.
• 3+ years of software programming experience with a focus on AI.
• Background in math including Linear Algebra.
• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Computer Science or similar discipline (Math, Physics, CE or EE) or equivalent experience through professional game development, indie projects, or mods.
• Team-oriented but self-motivated.
• Thrives upon change. Comfortable prototyping and working with iterative development process.
• Passion for games. Strong work ethic.
• Problem solver.

Preferred candidate has:

• Experience with programming online multiplayer games.
• Experience with Unreal engine.
• Familiarity with Blueprints, UMG, and UE4 behavior trees.
• Familiarity with techniques for AI decision making and pathfinding.
• Knowledge of Perforce or other source control software.
• Experience optimizing code for console or mobile platforms.