Senior AI Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior AI Programmer (Gamedev): Driving and maintaining core AI systems for special projects that push the boundaries of real-time graphics and gaming technology with an accent on strong performant architecture. Focus on experimenting with game design, rapid prototyping, and collaborating with engineering teams, artists, and designers to create cutting-edge interactive experiences.

Location: Cary, United States

Company

hirify.global is known for making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content.

What you will do

• Drive, create, and maintain core AI systems for Special Projects, taking a systems-level approach to building a strong performant architecture.
• Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made.
• Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made; write robust, maintainable code.
• Work closely with art, animation, and design to create and iterate on gameplay AI features.
• Collaborate with Fortnite and Unreal Engine teams to improve core AI systems and how they are used in games.
• Optimize code and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems.

Requirements

• Experience developing games professionally, especially with Unreal Engine, including shipping AAA titles that feature gameplay AI.
• Experience working with gameplay AI systems (e.g., Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, Hierarchical Task Networks, Pathfinding, etc.).
• Strong C++ skills to architect and build gameplay AI systems and tools.
• Fearless when it comes to diving into complex systems and existing code bases.
• Well-versed in games, with the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (especially online games).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and able to work independently.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of ML/AI and its potential applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
• Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.