This job might no longer be available.

Senior/Regular AI Programmer

As an AI Programmer you will help to create and maintain the best solutions for the AI systems. You will join an experienced group of talented developers who share a passion for creating quality games. Your skills and perspective will complement a team built on transparency, trust, and integrity; a team who are not afraid to challenge ourselves in the pursuit of excellence.

Plan, estimate and write high-quality performant AI code

Work closely with Game and Level Designers, reviewing gameplay feature specifications and provide AI-specific insights where possible

Prototype and implement impactful and intelligent NPC and Bot gameplay features and systems (path finding, movement, team logic, goal planning, memory, knowledge, crowds, targeting, etc.)

Design, write and test efficient code that meets and exceeds internal quality criteria

Contribute to regular code reviews, championing code quality and best practices

3+ years games industry experience

Excellent working knowledge of C++

Experienced in developing advanced AI features and systems on at least one published title

Experience with Behaviour Trees, Knowledge Representation, Pathing & Traversal Algorithms, Animation Blend Trees, etc.

Understanding of what makes a game feel “smart”

Strong 3D Math

Be receptive to feedback, evolving Designs and iteration

Very good English (at least b2)

Think critically and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues

Author technical designs

Mentor less experienced programmers

Have a deep interest in the field of game Artificial Intelligence

Console programming experience

Unreal Engine experience

Scripting experience (Lua, etc.)

Possibility to work on one of 40+ titles (AA+ and AAA) that Sumo group is developing

Developing games in a crunch-free environment with very experienced colleagues in an open and respectful culture

Competitive Salary

Flexible forms of employment

Fully transparent Annual Bonus Plan for everyone

Employee Referral Bonus

Office working/partly remote/fully remote

Flexible working hours

Clear Career Paths

5 paid Learning Days a year for self-development

Access to 4,000 Udemy Courses and GDC Vault

Team-driven initiatives (PAG Plays, team-building events, charity engagement)

Development initiatives (Life Drawing, Game Jams)

Mental health support activities (Yoga Classes, Well-being webinars)

The best working tools of your choosing- a powerful workstation or a top gaming laptop

Relocation package

...and much more

Great, let's talk about ourselves quickly. We're ambitious game enthusiasts who are well prepared to both have fun and work hard. We aim high, but we do not lose ourselves in the pursuit of success and further achievements. We love to learn! And over the years in the industry, we have learned that the best games are created by qualified, rested, treated with respect game developers.

Importantly, our work culture has been built on the basis of specific, true (and respected by us) values. The most important of these is "We never lie", so you can be sure that we have not overdone this announcement. We play by our own rules and we make games that we would like to play ourselves. We combine the game development world with best software delivery practices to make it more predictable and reliable. All this helps us to bring fun back to game development! Will you help us?

We hope to bring together a diverse team of people with various backgrounds and experiences, who will bring broader ideas, new perspectives, and different solutions to our table. Whoever you are, feel welcome and encouraged to apply.