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WHO WE ARE

Carbonated is a games studio based in El Segundo, CA and only a 15 minute walk to the beach. The company was founded in 2015 by industry veterans who’ve built and run some of the biggest games in the world at companies like EA, Sony, Zynga and Blizzard. Our aspiration is to build a company where people want to spend their entire careers.

Our culture is largely based around a shared love of playing and building games as well as continuously learning and experimenting together. Unsurprisingly, we're focused on folks who share our key values:

  • Talent (you're a subject matter expert and amazing individual contributor!)
  • Attitude (you want to win! sure, experience is important, but that’s only part of what makes a great contributor, great)
  • Willingness to try new (and sometimes scary) things (so we can ship something we're all proud of!)

Right now we’re fortunate enough to be working on our dream game, a real-time social pvp battler (think if The Division had a baby with Eve Online) with a few fun twists!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Work with the CTO and gameplay engineers to craft world class Game AI technologies, systems, and architectures.
  • Work closely with the design team to develop new AI behaviors, dynamics, and interactions.
  • You’ll write code: design, build, test, and debug client-side game features and systems
  • You’ll research: New games, prototypes, technologies, gameplay ideas, etc.
  • You’ll push and challenge: Everyone. Juniors, mid-levels, seniors, and ... beyond

WHO YOU ARE

  • Above all else, making games is your jam
  • A Software Engineer with a specific focus on Game AI. Seeing characters come to life and do interesting & fun things is what gets you up in the morning.
  • Someone who wants to take creative risks and enjoys finding clever solutions to difficult problems
  • At your best when working with others
  • Not afraid to speak up, take critique, or push for and take charge of something you passionately believe in
  • Possess a sense of humor - we’re not kidding
  • Is this all you? It is? Well then, we’d like to hear from you

WHAT’S REQUIRED

  • You’ve built AI for multiple shipped games, with experience in character behaviours, pathing, squad tactics, etc
  • 5+ years Software Development experience in C/C++
  • Experienced in Object-Oriented Software Design & Implementation
  • Experience with native engines: Unreal, CryEngine, Lumberyard and/or proprietary engines
  • Strong math skills with emphasis on 3D math, linear algebra and statistical methodologies
  • Proficient with data structures and algorithms
  • Capable of collaborating across different disciplines to design & implement effective solutions
  • Ability to own a project from beginning to end
  • Proficient in Agile/Scrum development
  • Degree in Computer Science, Math or AI-related discipline(s)
  • You enjoy playing games when you can

WORST & BEST PARTS OF THE JOB

  • We work very hard
  • We're making something new which has the chance to be massive (also, we offer competitive benefits like Nearly Unlimited PTO)

EXTRA CREDIT

  • You like working on a small team that works fast and iterates often
  • You’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and really dig in to make something awesome
  • You think working in a cool building near the beach sounds like fun
  • You like human-powered & electric bikes/Onewheels, dogs and/or kids

SOUND LIKE YOU?

Really? Awesome! Send your resume and cover letter to the email attached to the apply button!

Carbonated is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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