Job Description

Company Description

AI Programmer - Remote

Project: Dagger
Department: Code
Location: Remote

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; 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 Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the Group\'s portfolio.

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 Dagger is a yet unannounced AAA action- adventure game developed by our North American team supported by PCF\'s European studios.

• Work across multiple disciplines including on the behaviours of a large variety of NPCs, bringing to life memorable AI driven characters
• Maintain and extend the existing Unreal Engine 5 AI framework and tools
• Design, implement, develop and maintain new AI systems and features
• Create code and algorithms for pathfinding, group movement, cooperation and tactical strategy
• Test, debug, profile, optimize and document implementations
• Actively participate in code reviews and be a mentor for your peers

• 5+ years of professional experience in the software, preferably games development
• Shipped at least one AAA title as an AI or gameplay programmer
• Expert in C++ and strong foundation in 3D math
• Good understanding of AI architecture and techniques in AAA games
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic, motivated and passionate about games and technology

• BS (or higher) in computer science or similar discipline (physics, math, engineering)
• Experience in performance measurement and optimization
• Experience in any of 3Cs, navigation, or gameplay animation programming
• Knowledge of JIRA, Perforce and Swarm
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $1000 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
• Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
• Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
• A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• 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.

• 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.

People Can Fly