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)

• Breakfast in the Office.
• Restaurant Tickets: approx 180 € per month (2.160€/year).
• 23 vacation days per year + Christmas to the new year (the office is closed from 24th December to2nd January).
• Develop your career working in a super exciting environment with a great working atmosphere, international work environment
• Fully stocked studio kitchen (Nescafe coffee, organic fruits, snacks, and beverages).
• Beer Thursdays
• Flexible Working Hours & Flexible Friday.
• Flexible working conditions of Work From Home.
• Private Health insurance, including dental coverage.
• Team Building Events.
• Relocation Package/assistance and VISA support.
• Much more still to come

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