Senior AI Programmer

We are looking for an experienced Senior AI Programmer to join our high-calibre team based in Milan (Italy). This is a great chance to work on an innovative project which aims to deliver a brand new experience to PC/Console platforms. You will work in a cooperative, cross-disciplinary team environment to implement game features and systems with our proprietary and third-party engines.

• Design and write clean, robust, maintainable code respecting the company’s standards;
• Maintain and extend the existing AI framework and tools for use in internal and external projects;
• Work closely with game designers, artists and programmers to improve the AI system and support them in its application and tuning;
• Design new functional and engaging features and integrate them with existing AI as well as physics and animation systems;
• Research the latest techniques in game AI;
• Ensure code performance through profiling and optimization.
• Ensure the technical quality of the project through tuning and bug fixing;
• Follow and enhance the existing development process and set standards;
• Educate other team members on programming issues and concepts;
• Feature estimation and reporting to Team Lead;
• Meeting deadlines.

• At least 2 published titles or at least 4 years of experience as a programmer on PC and consoles;
• Excellent knowledge of C++11 or later and programming methodologies (OOP, Data-driven, Service-oriented, etc.);
• Experience with standard AI technology (finite state machines, behavior trees, pathfinding, goal-oriented behavior, rule-based systems, learning etc.);
• Strong of 3D math, vectors, matrices and linear algebra;
• Strong knowledge of programming algorithms;
• Ability to design effective code architecture for large game projects;
• Strong problem solving, conceptual and analytical skills;
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize effectively;
• Open mind, strong communication skills and ability to work in a team;
• Proficiency in English;
• You’re passionate about games and creating games;
• A keen sense of fun gameplay.

• Experience with multi-player games;
• Experience in mentoring and coaching team members;
• Experience in code reviewing and knowledge of reviewing tools (e.g. Helix Swarm);
• Knowledge of the Unreal Engine;
• Familiarity with Helix Core (Perforce).

• A modern and relaxed studio atmosphere;
• A chance to work in a booming industry within an international team;
• Coffee, snacks and drinks at the office dispensers, and daily meal vouchers;
• Healthcare;
• Yearly Vouchers for goods or services, including discounts on the purchase of video games;
• 1-to-1 dedicated courses to improve personal skills (e.g. English language, soft skills or specific technical courses according to the needs of the team);
• Company Events (dinners, cultural and team building trips);
• Regular check-ups 1-to-1 with your manager and HR to assess performance, progress, difficulties, and periodic climate analyses;
• Career development: structured salary review process and individual growth path;
• Smart working policy to promote work-life balance;
• Free Shares Incentive Plan and production bonus.