AI Engineer (Gameplay) - Sledgehammer Games (Game Development)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is a hybrid position combining in-studio and remote workdays; permanent remote work is not available.

Annual base pay: CAD 119,278–157,642 for new hires in Ontario, Canada. Discretionary incentive compensation may also be available but is not guaranteed.

Company

hirify.global is a game developer, publisher, and distributor whose Sledgehammer Games studio creates major video game franchises, including Call of Duty.

What you will do

• Expand AI technology and systems to create new gameplay experiences.
• Collaborate with design and content teams to develop AI characters and behaviors.
• Implement, debug, and optimize major systems in C/C++ and other languages within a large cross-platform codebase.
• Design optimized AI systems for video games and real-time environments.
• Work with partner engineering teams across studio locations in the United States and Australia.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in games or real-time AI.
• Excellent C++ programming skills and knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Fluency in 3D mathematics and algebra related to game programming.
• Validated debugging skills and experience extending an established codebase.
• At least one shipped game and a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong design sensibility, communication skills, and passion for video games.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI systems in networked environments, animation systems, navigation meshes, pathfinding, or AI-controlled vehicles.
• Optimization expertise, scripting language experience, or console development experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work with teams across Toronto, the United States, and Australia.
• Extended health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision care.
• Supplemental life and critical illness coverage, legal services, and additional benefit programs.
• Relocation assistance may be available if the company requires a geographic move for the position.