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AI Programmer (All Levels)

Rockstar Games

Summary

Rockstar Games is seeking an AI Programmer to work on creating believable worlds and characters for their video games. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science or related discipline, at least one year of PC or console games programming experience, solid C++ programming skills, strong math skills, excellent problem-solving ability, and great team communication skills. The responsibilities include working with designers and animators to deliver features on schedule and having a keen eye for qualitative issues. The company encourages applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

Job description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.

A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar New England is on the lookout for talented AI Programmers who possess a passion for bringing our AI to life, solving challenging problems with pragmatic solutions. This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar’s game development studio in the greater Boston.

WHAT WE DO

  • We create believable worlds that players can get immersed in.
  • We create believable characters using both AI and animation techniques.
  • We develop systems, such as ambient character behaviors, group behaviors, combat behaviors, and more.
  • We work as a global AI/Gameplay team across multiple studios as well as working closely with animators and designers.
  • We follow an iterative process where we tune and polish features.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work together with designers and animators to deliver features on schedule.
  • A keen eye for qualitative issues is essential.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A degree in Computer Science / related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 1 or more years of PC or console games programming experience.

SKILLS

  • Solid C++ programming skills.
  • Strong math skills, knowledge of vectors, matrices, and linear algebra.
  • Excellent problem-solving ability.
  • Great team communication skills.
  • Passion for playing and creating cutting edge video game experiences.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • In-depth familiarity of Rockstar products is a massive plus.
  • Experience working with animations and animation trees.
  • Experience with pathfinding or AI movement and behaviors.
  • Experience solving complex vehicle AI navigation, steering, route planning, etc.
  • At least one shipped title; preferably on the Xbox and/or PlayStation consoles.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.

Location: Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Country: United States

Date found: 2023-03-13

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