Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, and we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, winning multiple awards along the way.
You take your creativity seriously, and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax, we embrace those who see things differently and aren’t afraid to try new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.
We have a new state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in the city centre of Liverpool, and we are looking for an onsite, deeply talented Senior A.I. Programmer to help us generate the best open world experiences in our games and push the limits of Artificial Intelligence in areas such as pathfinding, combat, and decision-making.
We are seeking a down-to-earth and creative thinking programmer, a coder who can bring their experience and considerable coding talents to our studio, an engineer that we can learn from as well as teach and grow with.
Responsibilities
* Work with existing engine code base to develop and improve AI.
* Develop AI/game code as well as tools and extend it for high profile projects.
* Specify and contribute to testing procedures.
* Integrate creative and technical design processes while ensuring that high production values are never compromised.
Qualifications
* A degree in computer science, games development, or equivalent.
* Minimum of 2 years commercial games programming experience.
Requirements
* A high level of proficiency with C#/C++.
* Experience with UE 4/5.
* Excellent math skills.
* Proven problem-solving ability.
* Broad familiarity with AI in game development is required.
* Experience of developing modern character AI systems.
* Experience of pathfinding, steering, and motion planning.
* Knowledge of state machines and behaviour trees.
* Implementing cooperation and group behaviours.
* Experience of working within a team.
* A real passion for games programming.
Please don’t forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and most importantly a link to your GitHub, website, or portfolio. It’s very difficult for us to assess your coding abilities without these. Please remember that we make games and games are fun, so we would love to receive a well-written and passionate cover letter.
Benefits
* Excellent holiday package.
* Regular social events.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Fresh fruit and snacks.
* A friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment.
* Ongoing training and development, with career progression.
* Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA.
* Group Life Insurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Private Dental Insurance.
* Group Income Protection.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Eye-Care Vouchers.
Perks
* Bring your dog to work! We're a dog-friendly studio.
* Bean-to-cup coffee machine in the studio.
* Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, along with breakfast and some not-so-healthy snacks.
* In-house clubs and socials, from board games to D&D nights.
* Regular socials including project wrap parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual summer parties, and charity fundraising events.
Role Information:
Studio: Climax Studios
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Code
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid, Onsite
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