Cloud Imperium is looking for a talented and experienced Senior AI Programmer to drive AI/Game Code development for the First Person Shooter areas of Star Citizen/Squadron 42 with the code and production groups across multiple studios.

Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

Responsibilities:

Work with existing engine code base to develop and enhance game play. This includes player / world interaction, AI strategies and rules, game play, etc.
Develop game code and extend AI code for a high profile game
Design and implement well-engineered, reliable, maintainable, and bug-free code
Collaborate with team members to develop various gameplay systems
Develop and test code, fix bugs, and profile and optimize code as directed
Follow best practices, development processes, and coding standards
Document and peer review technical designs with other software engineers
Work with QA, providing information needed to fully test developed code
Keep up to date on state-of-the-art software engineering methods, practices, and technologies
Actively participate in team working on project by making recommendations on how to improve product quality as well as group productivity
Provide input to department project status meetings
Work well together with other team members in a cooperative, cross-disciplinary team environment
Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks
Possess and develop areas of engineering expertise
Mentor other engineers as needed to increase their abilities and productivity

Requirements:

5+ years professional game production experience
Shipped (from pre-production to release) 2-3+, large scale, 3D titles (PC, current/next-gen consoles)
Excellent understanding of C++
Strong software engineering and debugging skills
Experience with current console and PC development processes
Experience with state-of-the-art game development tools and methods
Excellent problem-solving skills
Experience programming game features and systems, especially player-visible game features
Knowledge of 3D math
Strong multi-threaded programming skills
Continue to enhance programming and communications skills
Expert in time management, verbal and written communication skills
Focused, motivated and effective on all tasks through completion
Keep a positive team-oriented attitude
Be proactive and self-motivated, work without direct supervision
Ability to complete tasks to a consistent high quality standard within given time constraints
Excellent English communication and written skills
International travel may be required as part of the role

Pluses:

Knowledge about CryENGINE and/or Lumberyard
Lua and/or Python development skills
Online game and/or MMO development experience, including client/server development of game features
Strong interest in science fiction based themes
Space combat sim development experience
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, a similar degree or comparable experience
Previous experience in a combat, melee or shooter based game a plus