[D&D PC-Console] AI Programmer

Here at Gameloft, we create moments of happiness for our players all over the world through exciting gaming experiences. This is our mission, and it has been the same for over 20 years. We are the proud creators of Asphalt, Dungeon Hunter, Modern Combat, and over 200 other great games.

There is a game for everyone, and we are now expanding to cross-platform games on PC and consoles, with titles such as Disney Speedstorm and Disney Dreamlight Valley, to provide our players with even more amazing adventures.

With more than 3,400 passionate Gamelofters across the globe, we take great pride in our differences and draw on them to create games just as diverse as we are.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to work with a bold and talented group of people, don’t hesitate to join the game!

Join our talented team as we embark on an uncharted gaming adventure! We're on the lookout for a passionate AI Programmer to contribute their skills to a cutting-edge, undisclosed PC/Console video game project. Partnering with a major fantasy license, this stylized survival craft game promises to redefine the genre and capture the imaginations of players worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement AI systems for in-game characters, including pathfinding, decision-making, and tactical behaviors.
• Collaborate with designers and other programmers to integrate AI into gameplay mechanics.
• Write efficient and maintainable code in C#.
• Continuously optimize and refine AI systems for performance and quality.
• Debug and troubleshoot AI-related issues.
• Contribute to the development of tools for AI creation and testing.
• Stay current with the latest developments and trends in AI within the gaming industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, game development, or a related field.
• At least 6-8 years of proven experience in game programming, with a portfolio showcasing completed projects.
• Solid understanding of AI principles, such as state machines, behavior trees, and pathfinding algorithms.
• Strong proficiency in C# and experience with Unity.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Passion for games and an understanding of game design principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate technical concepts.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with multiplayer game development.
• Experience with console game development.

What Gameloft believes in:

We play the good game for a better world. As a leader in the industry, we want to use the power of video games as a force for positive change.
If you join us, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to help the environment, make a difference in communities and build a more inclusive world.

We want our Gamelofters to focus on what matters: creating fun and high-quality games they’ll be proud to share with our players around the world.

To help you succeed in your role, we have some cool perks:

What Gameloft offers:

• Flexible schedule
• Friday afternoon off all year round!
• 3 weeks’ vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start date
• Time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day to help you start the year off on the right foot
• Group RRSP program with employer contributions
• Great group insurance program
• Free 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic
• The Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Partial reimbursement of your commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking)
• Support for new employees relocating from countries or regions outside Quebec
• Referral program with bonuses
• Regular activities and prizes courtesy of our Social Committee

And at the studio itself:

• Secure bike storage room and a subsidy to encourage active transportation (during the summer)
• Daily snacks (fruit, coffee, etc.)
• Wednesday happy hours
• A game room
• A rooftop terrace
• Studio located near Jarry Park and the charming Mile-Ex and Little Italy neighbourhoods