Senior AI Programmer

Smilegate Barcelona is seeking an experienced Senior AI Programmer to join a team of highly skilled coders. We are looking for an individual to foster a culture that balances productivity, innovation, learning and healthy communication.

We are looking for someone with:

• The ability to code high-level systems to low-level performance tweaks in C/C++.
• A strong understanding of how to transform NPC design into meaningful and working feature sets.
• Good game design knowledge to complement and amplify design specs to create player-centric rewarding experiences.
• A deep desire to be part of a brand new team and project.

What the role involves:

Working hand in hand with designers to build a structure to support rapid prototyping while keeping code stability in the long term.

• Coordinate with engine coders to define the best programming environment for each development phase.
  • Be the representative and champion for AI code to all other parties.
  • Coordinate and complement work from AI and system designers.
• Coordinate with the rest of AI and gameplay coders establishing code guidelines, quality goals and performance budgets.
  • Work hand in hand with the combat, world and mission design teams to make sure they have the most efficient tools.
  • Analyze, validate and incorporate feedback from the team and external user testing.
• Help build up a world-class AI and gameplay programming team by being involved in interviewing and hiring process.
  • Be a mentor for other coders to foster a continuous learning environment.
  • Provide meaningful feedback to your team through team meetings, 1 on 1 sessions, and 360 feedback.

Role requirements:

• Excellent track record - credited on at least 1 shipped AAA games either as Senior or Lead AI programmer.
• Experience and deep working knowledge of AI systems.
• Unreal Engine working experience in a modern console environment is a plus.
• Innovative thinker with creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary and iterative environment.
• Strong understanding of development processes, workflows, and tools.

YOUR LIFE AT SMILEGATE BARCELONA (and PERKS)

• 23 vacation days per year + Christmas Holiday (From Dec 24 ~ Jan 1) 
• Flexible Working Hours & Flexible Friday.
•  Restaurant Tickets:  approx 180 € per month (2.160€/year).
• Private Health insurance including dental coverage.
• Breakfast in the Office.
• Company parties and events.
• Relocation package and VISA support. 
• Friday beers and the most important....very nice SmileMates 

Are you ready to join our Smile-family? We are already excited to have you!