My client has several PlayStation3 exclusive titles at various stages of development and they are looking for an enthusiastic and talented AI Programmer to help them deliver on their ambitious plans.

They have built an energetic, creative studio where everyone can contribute to all aspects of games development. You’ll find them informal and flexible, but hard working and passionate about what they do. Their philosophy has been to foster a creative, supportive and fun environment whilst trusting people to get on with their jobs.

Key Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years experience in the games industry
• Excellent C++ skills, used in a game-development environment
• In-depth knowledge of game AI, and the interaction of AI with other systems such as animation and audio
• Helping to build and maintain strong workflows for level designers
• An understanding of what it takes to craft a compelling and fun player experience
• Ability to iterate rapidly from low-fidelity prototypes to finished code
• Happy to work closely with others in a cross-discipline team
• Able to design and plan own work
• Good 3D maths knowledge
• Passion for video games

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Good knowledge of PS3 and/or PlayStation VITA SDK and TRCs
• Exposure to an Agile (e.g. Scrum) development environment
• Experience in debugging and profiling
• Enjoys meeting the quality standards of high-pressure triple AAA projects

To enjoy working in my clients studio and to succeed at their company, you also need to be:

• Flexible and open-minded
• Determined and self-motivated
• Prepared to rise to a challenge
• Always striving for quality
• Creative and innovative

For more information, please contact Hollie Heraghty at Aardvark Swift on 01709 876877 or Hollie@aswift.com