Player Simulation AI Programmer

The Position

Avalanche Studios is looking for an AI Programmer to join our team for an upcoming title. This role is focused on providing solutions to our AI systems for both gameplay and player assistance all the way up to player simulation for large scale automated testing. You will join the Avalanche engineers in developing and maintaining our proprietary Apex Engine.The AI Programmer will balance functional requirements with technical requirements in the areas of performance, stability, memory usage, interoperability.

Required Qualifications

- A passion for creating AI
- Experience with different AI architectures and techniques e.g behavior trees and pathfinding
- Able to write readable, robust, and performant code in C++
- A good understanding of all aspects of game programming in multiplayer games
- Prior experience working as a programmer on at least one shipped title on current-gen consoles from start to finish

Desired Qualifications

- Experience of navmesh generation, and working with pathfinding, navigation and steering
- Understanding of vehicle AI and control
- Familiarity with HavokAI and game physics
- Has worked with profiling and optimization
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Familiarity with Golang

Employee promise

We provide goals, instead of instructions, and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our Values

At Avalanche Studios Group, we believe in worlds beyond limits, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Everyone at Avalanche Studios Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to Apply

We will only consider applications that consist of both a cover letter and a CV. In your cover letter you should include why you want to work at Avalanche Studios Group. For this role you need to be able to work full-time in our Stockholm office. To apply for this position please register below. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.