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Sr. AI Programmer
San Diego
Sr. AI Engineer
Essential Job Functions
•Architects and implements game and AI systems to be used for internal projects
•Architects, implements and, maintains in-house tools to be used by the creative
teams to implement AI behaviors
•Constructs solutions to unforeseen design problems in a timely manner
•Understands and follows a task schedule that is provided by the Lead
•Coordinates with Lead to communicate scheduling and progress information
•Guides and mentors junior engineers on the team – helps others grow
•Applies strong problem-solving/debugging skills in C++
•Interacts and communicates effectively with management on both a project and
studio level
•Performs other similar or related duties as necessary
Requirements
•Familiarity with current mainstream game AI techniques
•5+ years of relevant development experience with significant AI
responsibilities
•Knowledge of AI techniques such as FSM's, path finding, and behavior systems
•Design and Develop AI and Game Play systems
•Experience with physics and animation systems
•Experience with 3D math
•Knowledge of Algorithms used in 3D games
Ideal Candidate
•Experience developing for current generation game consoles (PS3, XBox 360)
•Strong software engineering and debugging skills
•Thorough knowledge of C/C++ and object-oriented programming
•Excellent problem-solving skills.
•Experience and/or familiarity with fighting or wrestling games
•Excellent communication and writing skills
•Experience with Unreal Engine 3
•Passion for game development and game technology
•Adopt existing company development processes.
Education
Bachelor's (BS) degree from an accredited 4-year college or university or
equivalent industry experience
THQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Essential Job Functions
•Architects and implements game and AI systems to be used for internal projects
•Architects, implements and, maintains in-house tools to be used by the creative
teams to implement AI behaviors
•Constructs solutions to unforeseen design problems in a timely manner
•Understands and follows a task schedule that is provided by the Lead
•Coordinates with Lead to communicate scheduling and progress information
•Guides and mentors junior engineers on the team – helps others grow
•Applies strong problem-solving/debugging skills in C++
•Interacts and communicates effectively with management on both a project and
studio level
•Performs other similar or related duties as necessary
Requirements
•Familiarity with current mainstream game AI techniques
•5+ years of relevant development experience with significant AI
responsibilities
•Knowledge of AI techniques such as FSM's, path finding, and behavior systems
•Design and Develop AI and Game Play systems
•Experience with physics and animation systems
•Experience with 3D math
•Knowledge of Algorithms used in 3D games
Ideal Candidate
•Experience developing for current generation game consoles (PS3, XBox 360)
•Strong software engineering and debugging skills
•Thorough knowledge of C/C++ and object-oriented programming
•Excellent problem-solving skills.
•Experience and/or familiarity with fighting or wrestling games
•Excellent communication and writing skills
•Experience with Unreal Engine 3
•Passion for game development and game technology
•Adopt existing company development processes.
Education
Bachelor's (BS) degree from an accredited 4-year college or university or
equivalent industry experience
THQ is an equal opportunity employer.