Hi-Rez Studios is immediately hiring a qualified AI Programmer to work for our studio in Brighton, UK on an unannounced project.

The role can be based in the UK, or in the USA (Atlanta in our office, or remote in one of the following states: North Carolina, Washington, & California).

Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE, Paladins, and Rogue Company as we embark on exciting new online game projects!

What an AI Programmer does:

• Create AI systems suitable for online competitive games using Unreal Engine 4.
• Design and implement other client, or server systems as required.
• Test and refine systems throughout the development cycle of the project.
• Write clear, maintainable, portable code.
• Participate in code and architecture reviews.

Who we are looking for:

• 2+ years of software programming experience.
• 1+ year of AI development experience.
• Strong C/C++ design and programming skills.
• Strong math skills including Linear Algebra.
• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Computer Science or similar discipline (Math, Physics, CE or EE) or equivalent experience through professional game development, indie projects, or mods.
• Team-oriented but self-motivated.
• Thrives upon change.
• Comfortable prototyping and working within an iterative development process.
• Passion for games.
• Strong work ethic.
• Problem solver.

Preferred candidate has:

• Experience with AI in Unreal Engine 4.
• Familiarity with UMG, class structure of Unreal and the 'Unreal way' of developing games.
• Experience developing online multiplayer games.
• Experience with mobile.
• Experience developing for PC and console platforms.
• Knowledge of source control.