AI Engineer (Gameplay)

Location: Hybrid position based in the Toronto studio, Canada; permanent remote work is not available.

Salary: CAD 119,278–157,642 annual base pay, plus potential discretionary incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global is a global interactive entertainment company whose franchises include Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. Sledgehammer Games is part of hirify.global and develops large-scale multiplayer and single-player games.

What you will do

• Expand AI technology and develop new AI characters and behaviors with engineering, design, and content teams.
• Implement, debug, and optimize major systems in C/C++ within a large cross-platform codebase.
• Design optimized AI systems for gameplay experiences.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across studios 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 for 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 sensibilities, communication skills, and passion for video games.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI systems in networked environments, animation systems, navigation mesh generation, pathfinding, or AI-controlled vehicles.
• Optimization, scripting languages, or console development experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Combination of in-studio and remote workdays.
• Extended health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Supplemental life and critical illness coverage, legal services, and other benefit programs.
• Relocation assistance may be available when the company requires a geographic move for the role.
• Focus on inclusive and collaborative game development.