Senior Gameplay Programmer at Digital Extremes

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Digital Extremes is seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join our team. In this role, you will be working in conjunction with designers to design and implement cutting-edge, intuitive artificial intelligence solutions for next-gen gameplay. You will develop and maintain a fast 3D game engine including working on graphics, gameplay and AI programming as well as porting to next-gen video game platforms. You will need to have previous experience working in AI on a shipped product. You will also be be an expert in C++ and have strong communication skills. As an ideal candidate, we would also prefer if you have experience with console (next-gen preferred) as well as experience with concurrent programming. Familiarity with large-scale C++ project development, APIs (D3D, OpenGL, PhysX, DirectSound, DirectInput, Win32/GDI), Perforce, Perl, profiling tools (i.e. VTune, PIX, Tuner), assembly language and low-level systems are preferred extras. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in conjunction with designers to design and implement cutting-edge, intuitive artificial intelligence solutions for next-gen gameplay. 
• Develop and maintain a fast 3D game engine that may involve working on graphics, gameplay and/or AI programming as well as porting to next-gen video game platforms
• Implement and maintain thoughtful, strategic path finding and path following algorithms as well as formation and grouping of algorithms.
• Communicate with designers, artists and other engineers to ensure AI satisfies production needs and quality standards.
• Ensure the technical quality through tuning and bug fixing.
• Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game's production and development.
• Write robust, maintainable code.
• Maintain code performance through profiling and optimization.

REQUIREMENTS

• Passion for making and playing great games.
• Expertise in C++. 
• B.Sc. Degree in Comp Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent game development experience. 
• 2+ years game development experience, with at least 1 shipped product. 
• Strong communication skills, work ethic and motivation. 
• Previous experience working in AI on a shipped product 
• Willing to relocate to Canada.