Lead AI Game Developer for Open World Experiences

1 month ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Climax Studios Full time

Climax Studios, a renowned game development studio with over 30 years of experience, is seeking a highly skilled Senior A.I. Programmer to join our team in Liverpool. We offer an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge open world experiences and push the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence.

Job Description

We are looking for a talented programmer with a passion for games and a strong background in C#/C++. As a Senior A.I. Programmer, you will be responsible for developing and improving AI/game code, as well as tools and extending it for high-profile projects. Your expertise will help us create immersive and engaging gaming experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in computer science or a related field and at least 2 years of commercial games programming experience. They should also have a broad familiarity with AI in game development, experience in developing modern character AI systems, and knowledge of state machines and behaviour trees.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Strong proficiency in C#/C++
  • Experience with AI in game development
  • Developing modern character AI systems
  • Knowledge of state machines and behaviour trees
  • Commercial games programming experience
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of around £60,000 per year, depending on experience, as well as excellent holiday package, regular social events, cycle to work scheme, fresh fruit and snacks, ongoing training and development, career progression, group private medical insurance, group life insurance, employee assistance programme, private dental insurance, and company pension scheme.

Others

We're a dog-friendly studio, and we'd love for you to bring your furry friend to work. Our studio is equipped with a bean-to-cup coffee machine, and we provide fresh fruit and healthy snacks daily. We also have in-house clubs and socials, from board games to D&D nights, and regular socials including project wrap parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual summer parties, and charity fundraising events.



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