Senior AI Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior AI Programmer (Gamedev): Developing and optimizing advanced AI systems for a AAA multiplayer title with an accent on C++ performance, data-driven architecture, and complex state machine design. Focus on building sustainable, scalable technologies that ensure high-quality player experiences within a multidisciplinary team.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in the entertainment industry, producing the PlayStation family of products, services, and acclaimed software titles through PlayStation Studios.

What you will do

• Design and implement high-quality AI systems and features tailored to project requirements.
• Optimize and debug code to ensure technical performance and project stability.
• Promote coding standards and best practices while building maintainable, performant technology.
• Contribute to technical design documentation, task planning, and peer code reviews.
• Proactively identify technical risks and engineer innovative solutions to mitigate their impact.
• Stay current with cutting-edge AI technologies and advocate for their integration when beneficial.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in related game development roles.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and game engine architectures.
• Solid understanding of data-driven software design and architectural patterns.
• Advanced optimization, multithreading, and debugging skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network replication and client-server programming.
• Proficiency with formalism languages like FSM, Statecharts, or Behavior Trees.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping games using Unreal Engine.
• Practical knowledge of microservices and asynchronous architectures.
• Experience working in a live environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on kindness, adaptability, and courage to foster a collaborative work culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to a new exclusive intellectual property for PlayStation.
• Integration into a growing team within the PlayStation Studios family.
• Commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace environment.