Job Description

Company Description

AI Programmer - Remote

Project: Maverick
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.

• Write code for how the opponents make decisions and behave in a believable way on all challenge degrees.
• Maintain and extend the existing UE5 AI framework and tools
• Work across multiple disciplines on the behaviors of a large variety of non-player characters, bringing to
• life memorable enemies of all shapes and sizes
• Maintain and extend the existing UE5 AI framework and tools
• Design, implement into engine and maintain new AI features
• Create code and algorithms for pathfinding, group movement and cooperation, tactical strategy.
• Establish decision trees for opponents
• Create neural networks for opponents
• Test, debug, profile, optimize and document implementations
• Actively attend in code reviews

• Typically 3 years of software engineering experience
• Shipped title experience
• 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
• Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code
• Game designer\'s creativity
• 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

• Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $500 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.

People Can Fly