AI Programmer

At Avalanche Studios Group, we are looking for an experienced AI Programmer who will work on our successful title theHunter: Call of the Wild, based out of our studios in Stockholm and Malmö.Initially released in 2017, Call of the Wild has been supported with many successful DLCs and content releases. Now, with being live on 5 platforms we continue to improve the quality and experience for our huge player base by adding new features (gameplay, visuals, stability, performance, UI/UX).
The Position
As an AI Gameplay Programmer, you will work side by side with designers, animators and gameplay programmers to realize complex and realistic animal AI behavior. Take part in designing and implementing their behavior by using and extending existing tools as well as implementing game systems related to pathfinding, decision-making, group movement and locomotion. This role will require you to take high-level design ideas and translate them into practical solutions.
It is expected that you see your responsibility as delivering a successful end-user experience, together with your teammates, rather than just handing off technological solutions to content creators. Much of the success of well-executed animal characters is down to how successfully they are integrated with all of the systems within the game engine, e.g. physics, animation, UI, SFX, VFX etc. Previous experience and proven ability to work with multiple systems and stakeholders is a definite advantage. Finally, as with any other programming role, you will have to be able to balance functional requirements with technical requirements in the areas of performance, stability, memory usage, and interoperability.
What you'll do

• Work side by side with designers, animators and gameplay and animation programmers to realize complex and realistic animal AI behavior.
• Take part in designing and implementing animal behavior by using and extending existing tools for behaviour trees and navigation.
• Implement game systems related to spawning, pathfinding, decision-making, group movement and locomotion.
• Take high-level design ideas and translate them into practical solutions.

Who you are

• A good understanding of what makes games fun
• A passion for creating solid game AI
• At least 3 years of Industry Experience, preferably on bespoke game engines
• Work with different AI architectures and techniques e.g behavior trees and pathfinding
• Able to write readable, robust and performant code in C++ 
• Experience working with animation state machines, animation blending, IK and similar techniques
• 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 or previous generation of consoles
• Prior experience with Havok AI / Havok Navigation is a plus
• Strong communication & verbal skills in English

Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box— shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.
The Malmö locationYou’ll find us in a standout building from 1958, just a stone’s throw from the Central Station. Within these walls, the American dream was leveraged to sell muscle cars more than half a century ago. Today, the location balances Avalanche Studios Group’s industrial, high-octane heritage with a bright and homey vibe featuring resident dogs and patio-grown chilies.
Our valuesAt Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.
How to applyTo apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.
At Avalanche Studios Group we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our passionate team, but please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role.