Lead Gameplay Programmer

Must have AI Crowd ,Open World, and Living City Experience

Fully Remote Opportunity (U.S. and Canada only)

What You Will Do:

Our client looking for an experienced programmer to lead the development of open world related gameplay features such as believable individual and collective NPC behaviors, through close collaboration with designers and hands on implementations, as well as hiring and leading additional team members.

Lead Gameplay Programmer

Fully Remote Opportunity (U.S. and Canada)

What You Will Do:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of Gameplay and AI Programmers focused on creating realistic character interactions, crowd simulations, dynamic combat systems and other relevant NPC AI and gameplay features.
• Work with production, the design team, art leads and other engineers to create estimates and plans for work required.
• Create estimates for 3Cs and AI mechanics.
• Deliver high quality AI, NPC and relevant gameplay systems based upon the requirements as discussed with other teams.
• Ensure the delivery of solutions by your team meets the game design and technical requirements as agreed upon with other teams and stakeholders.
• Optimize code and data for memory usage and performance as required.
• Write technical documentation as required.
• Assist and partake in code reviews.

What We Are Looking For:

• 8+ years’ experience developing AAA titles.
• 2+ years of experience as a Lead Gameplay Programmer on AAA titles.
• Expertise in character AI systems (including crowd and NPC combat gameplay) and ideally experience with Animation and 3Cs in AAA games.
• Excellent command of the C++ programming language.
• Extensive experience working with large multi platform engines.
• Experience with profiling tools and optimization techniques.
• Strong programming skills and a proven ability to work with all departments to carry out the vision of the game.
• Self-motivated and self-directing, willing to pitch in on many areas of development.
• Self-motived, strong work ethic, and able to work independently.
• Creative in problem-solving and ability to think outside of the established solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Do They Support Flexible Work?

Yes, as a remote team across North America time zones, they embrace flexible working. You may choose to work remotely, in-offices or hybrid, for a more flexible lifestyle that suits you best. Their offices are located in downtown Montreal and downtown Santa Monica, surrounded by great restaurants, entertainment, and cultural venues.

Do They Support Flexible Work?

Yes, as a remote team across North America time zones, they embrace flexible working. You may choose to work remotely, in-offices or hybrid, for a more flexible lifestyle that suits you best. Their offices are located in downtown Montreal and downtown Santa Monica, surrounded by great restaurants, entertainment, and cultural venues.