Company Description
People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios
with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from
offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world
thanks to our remote work programs.
Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as
Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of
the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are
expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.
Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is
our new project being developed with Square Enix; Maverick is a Triple-A game
developed in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation; Bifrost, Victoria and
Dagger are projects we're growing in the self-publishing model. We also have
one project in the concept phase – Red; as well as two projects in VR
technology – Green Hell VR and Bulletstorm VR - an exciting VR version of our
cult-classic shooter.
With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim
to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking
talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games
for the global gaming community.
If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you'll have a chance to perfect
your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the
industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.
Project Gemini is a yet unannounced AAA game developed with Square Enix –
the publisher of our recent AAA title, Outriders. The game development
involves primarily our Europe based teams.
Job Description
Senior AI Programmer
Project: Gemini
Department - AI
Location: Remote
Working across multiple disciplines on the behaviors of a large variety of
non-player characters, bringing to life memorable enemies of all shapes
and sizes
Maintaining and extending the existing UE5 AI framework and tools
Designing, implementing into engine and maintaining new AI systems and
features
Creating code and algorithms for pathfinding, group movement and
cooperation, tactical strategy.
Establishing behavior trees for opponents
Creating neural networks for opponents
Testing, debugging, profiling, optimizing and documenting implementations
Occasionally supporting Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration
Actively attending code reviews
Qualifications
Minimum 6 years of software engineering experience
At least 1 shipped AAA project from start to finish with credits as an AI
programmer
Expert in C++ and object-oriented programming with a strong 3D math
background
Good understanding of AI architecture and standard technology
Good understanding of modern AI techniques as used in AAA games
Experience with multi-threading
Experience with performance measurement and optimization
Experience in programming movement, navigation, and decision-making AI
Unreal Engine 5 knowledge
Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code
Proficiency with Atlassian software (JIRA, Confluence)
Proficiency with Swarm and Perforce
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A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for
PCF's employees and their families.
Access to wellbeing platform - Gympass for employees and family members.
Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
Online Polish and English language classes.
Access to the pension scheme.
Flexible working hours.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for
members and their dependents.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
Being able to work efficiently under tight deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Open-minded team player attitude
Strong work ethic and self-motivated
Passionate about playing and making video games
Additional Information
What we offer
A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
Private medical healthcare (Vitality) and BUPA dental insurance for
PCF's employees and their families.
Access to wellbeing platform - Gympass for employees and family members.
Access to Worksmile - cafeteria program.
Online Polish and English language classes.
Access to the pension scheme.
Flexible working hours.
Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for
members and their dependents.
Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global
environment.
Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.