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People Can Fly, un des principaux studios ind\xc3\xa9pendants de d\xc3\xa9veloppement de jeux AAA, est compos\xc3\xa9 d\xe2\x80\x99une \xc3\xa9quipe internationale de centaines de personnes talentueuses travaillant depuis des bureaux situ\xc3\xa9s en Pologne, au Royaume-Uni, aux \xc3\x89tats-Unis et au Canada, mais aussi de partout dans le monde gr\xc3\xa2ce \xc3\xa0 nos programmes de t\xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9travail.

Fond\xc3\xa9e en 2002, PCF a marqu\xc3\xa9 le genre des jeux de tir avec des titres comme Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment et Outriders. Nous sommes l\xe2\x80\x99un des studios Unreal Engine les plus exp\xc3\xa9riment\xc3\xa9s de l\xe2\x80\x99industrie et nous renfor\xc3\xa7ons nos capacit\xc3\xa9s au moyen de solutions internes, \xc3\xa0 savoir l\xe2\x80\x99infrastructure PCF Framework.

Nos \xc3\xa9quipes de cr\xc3\xa9ation travaillent actuellement sur plusieurs titres passionnants : Gemini est notre nouveau projet men\xc3\xa9 en collaboration avec Square Enix; Maverick est un jeu AAA d\xc3\xa9velopp\xc3\xa9 en collaboration avec Microsoft; Bifrost, Victoria et Dagger sont des projets que nous r\xc3\xa9alisons selon un mod\xc3\xa8le d\xe2\x80\x99auto-\xc3\xa9dition. Nous avons \xc3\xa9galement un projet en phase de conception : Red; ainsi que deux projets en technologie de r\xc3\xa9alit\xc3\xa9 virtuelle : Green Hell VR et Bulletstorm VR, qui est une captivante version en RV de notre jeu de tir culte.

Forte de plus de 20 ans d\xe2\x80\x99exp\xc3\xa9rience, PCF se lance \xc3\xa0 la d\xc3\xa9couverte de nouveaux horizons. Nous avons pour but de combiner notre expertise avec la cr\xc3\xa9ativit\xc3\xa9 des meilleurs visionnaires de l\xe2\x80\x99industrie afin de travailler collectivement \xc3\xa0 la nouvelle g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9ration de jeux d\xe2\x80\x99action destin\xc3\xa9s \xc3\xa0 la communaut\xc3\xa9 mondiale de joueurs.

Si vous choisissez d\xe2\x80\x99entreprendre cette aventure avec nous, vous aurez l\xe2\x80\x99occasion de perfectionner votre art et d\xe2\x80\x99approfondir vos connaissances, en travaillant aux c\xc3\xb4t\xc3\xa9s de chefs de file de l\xe2\x80\x99industrie pour offrir une exp\xc3\xa9rience unique et toute nouvelle aux joueurs du monde entier.

Le Projet Bifrost est un jeu d\xe2\x80\x99action-aventure AAA non encore annonc\xc3\xa9 d\xc3\xa9velopp\xc3\xa9 par notre \xc3\xa9quipe nord-am\xc3\xa9ricaine, avec le soutien des studios europ\xc3\xa9ens du Groupe PCF.



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 \xe2\x80\x93 Red; as well as two projects in VR technology \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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 Bifrost is a yet unannounced AAA action-adventure game developed by our North American team supported by PCF\xe2\x80\x99s European studios.



Nous recherchons un programmeur s\xc3\xa9nior en IA qui fait preuve de passion et de curiosit\xc3\xa9 dans la cr\xc3\xa9ation de syst\xc3\xa8mes et de comportements d\'IA complexes. Chez People Can Fly, vous travaillerez avec certaines des technologies les plus passionnantes de l\xe2\x80\x99industrie et travaillerez aux c\xc3\xb4t\xc3\xa9s de personnes talentueuses.
En collaborant de pr\xc3\xa8s avec plusieurs d\xc3\xa9partements et en \xc3\xa9troite proximit\xc3\xa9 avec le design, vous mettrez en \xc5\x93uvre des \xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9ments de nos syst\xc3\xa8mes d\'IA donnant vie \xc3\xa0 nos personnages.

Vous d\xc3\xa9velopperez et maintiendrez les outils et les syst\xc3\xa8mes n\xc3\xa9cessaires aux concepteurs pour cr\xc3\xa9er des comportements d\'IA complexes contribuant \xc3\xa0 cr\xc3\xa9er des exp\xc3\xa9riences impressionnantes pour les joueurs.

Dans ce r\xc3\xb4le, vous:

• Travaillez sur plusieurs disciplines notamment sur les comportements d\'une grande vari\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9 de personnages non-joueurs, en donnant vie \xc3\xa0 des personnages m\xc3\xa9morables de toutes formes et tailles pilot\xc3\xa9s par l\xe2\x80\x99IA.
• Maintenir et \xc3\xa9tendre le cadre et les outils d\xe2\x80\x99IA existants dan Unreal Engine 5.
• Concevoir, mettre en \xc5\x93uvre, d\xc3\xa9velopper et maintenir de nouveaux syst\xc3\xa8mes et fonctionnalit\xc3\xa9s d\'IA.
• Cr\xc3\xa9er du code et des algorithmes pour l\'orientation, le mouvement de groupe, la coop\xc3\xa9ration et la strat\xc3\xa9gie tactique.
• Tester, d\xc3\xa9boguer, profiler, optimiser et documenter les impl\xc3\xa9mentations.
• Participer activement aux r\xc3\xa9visions du code et agir comme mentor aupr\xc3\xa8s de vos pairs.

We are looking for an experienced AI engineer who exhibits passion and curiosity in building world class AI systems and behaviours. At People Can Fly you will work with some of the industry\xe2\x80\x99s most exciting technology and work alongside talented individuals. Working across multiple departments and in close proximity with design, you will implement elements of our AI systems bringing to life our AI characters. You will develop and maintain the tools and systems necessary for designers to build complex AI behaviours helping to create awesome experiences for players.

In this role you will:

• Work across multiple disciplines on the behaviours of a large variety of non-player characters, bringing to life memorable AI characters of all shapes and sizes.
• Maintain and extend the existing UE5 AI framework and tools.
• Design, implement, engineer and maintain new AI systems and features.
• Create code and algorithms for pathfinding, group movement and cooperation, tactical strategy.
• Test, debug, profile, optimize and document implementations.
• Actively participate in code reviews and be a mentor for your peers.

Qualifications

• Au moins 5 ans d\xe2\x80\x99exp\xc3\xa9rience professionnelle dans le domaine des logiciels, de pr\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa9rence dans le d\xc3\xa9veloppement de jeux
• Au moins un titre AAA comme programmeur ou programmeuse IA
• Expertise en C++ et solide fondation en math\xc3\xa9matiques 3D
• Bonne compr\xc3\xa9hension de l\xe2\x80\x99architecture et des techniques d\xe2\x80\x99IA dans les jeux AAA.
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience en mesure et optimisation des performances
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience en programmation d\'IA de mouvement, de navigation et de prise de d\xc3\xa9cision
• Capacit\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa0 \xc3\xa9crire du code solide, fiable et efficace
• \xc3\x8atre capable de travailler efficacement dans des d\xc3\xa9lais serr\xc3\xa9s
• Fortes comp\xc3\xa9tences en communication orale et \xc3\xa9crite.
• Excellente communication et attitude d\'\xc3\xa9quipe en travaillant avec des d\xc3\xa9veloppeurs de jeux de toutes disciplines
• Forte \xc3\xa9thique de travail, motivation et passion pour les jeux et la technologie.
• Connaissance d\'Unreal Engine

Atouts:

• Connaissances JIRA, Swarm et Perforce
• BS (ou sup\xc3\xa9rieur) en informatique ou dans une discipline similaire (physique, math\xc3\xa9matiques, EE, etc.)
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience dans l\'exploitation des tests automatis\xc3\xa9s

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• 1 shipped AAA projects as an AI programmer
• Expert in C++ with a strong 3D math background
• Good understanding of AI systems architecture
• Experience with performance measurement and optimization
• Experience in programming movement, navigation, and decision-making AI
• Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code
• Being able to work efficiently under tight deadlines
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent communication and team attitude working with game developers from all disciplines
• Strong work ethic, motivation and passion for gaming and technology.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine

Nice To Have:

• JIRA, Swarm and Perforce Knowledge
• BS (or higher) in Computer Science or similar discipline (Physics, Math, EE, etc.)
• Experience with leveraging automated testing

Additional Information

What we offer:

U.S.

• 100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of employment.
• 401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
• 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.
• Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as other benefits provided.

Canada

• 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.

UK

• 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