Senior AI Programmer (Frostpunk 1886)

Location: Warsaw, Poland; hybrid work with 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely

Company

hirify.global is developing Frostpunk 1886, a strategy and city-building game requiring advanced AI and gameplay systems.

What you will do

• Design and implement AI-focused modifications, enhancements, and fixes for existing game modules.
• Assess project requirements and determine appropriate implementation approaches.
• Design, implement, and own complex gameplay features and systems from concept through release.
• Maintain code and diagnose and resolve programming errors.
• Define gameplay programming standards, best practices, and development workflows.
• Collaborate closely with the development team, mentor programmers, and provide technical guidance.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of professional experience in a similar position.
• At least 5 years of professional experience with Unreal Engine.
• Deep practical knowledge of C++ and a strong understanding of gameplay systems, player experience, and modern game design.
• Experience designing and implementing AI behaviour systems.
• Ability to identify technical risks, propose solutions, and drive technical decisions across multiple features.
• Good communication skills and fluent English.

Nice to have

• Experience working on strategy or city-building games.
• Knowledge of crowd simulation systems capable of handling hundreds of agents.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid work with an additional pool of remote days per year.
• 20 or 26 days of fully paid holiday leave.
• Psychological support, private medical care, and Multisport.
• Team training budget and access to an in-office library.
• Dog-friendly office with an in-house gym, parking, chill zone, and video, board, and arcade games.
• Relocation budget for candidates from abroad and attendance at game development events.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV or resume, cover letter, and portfolio link or file.
• Confirm acceptance of the hybrid Warsaw work model and indicate preferred contract type and availability.