Développeuse, Développeur de jeux IA sénior / Senior Game AI Developer, Amazon Games Montréal

Amazon Development Centre Canada ULC; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Amazon Games Montréal as a Senior Game AI Developer, contributing to the creation of a new AAA multiplayer online battle arena game. You'll implement AI systems and collaborate with a talented team to deliver an exceptional gameplay experience, fostering innovation and creativity in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing game features for AAA titles.
• 5+ years of experience developing AI features for AAA video games.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Implement the main AI systems and features of the game.
• Build systems that will serve as a base for other developers.
• Work with peers to ensure reliability, performance and sustainability of game features.

Skills

C++

AI behavior

Machine learning

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

As Senior Game AI Developer, you create and support AI systems, features and tools. You work closely with designers and other developers, guiding them towards a robust and evolutive implementation. You collaborate with peers and you make sure your work integrates well with the other game ingredients, providing the player with a unique gameplay experience.

Joining Amazon Games Montréal means taking part in the foundation of a new video game studio that operates at a focused, human scale; participating in the creation of a new intellectual property, a fresh take on the AAA multiplayer online battle arena game (yes, a MOBA); and collaborating with a team of well-rounded experts who have a great time working together. Come build the future with us!

Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Implement the main AI systems and features of the game;
• Build systems that will serve as a base for other developers;
• Work with your peers to ensure reliability, performance and sustainability of the game features;
• Contribute to the technical and game visions.

About the team

About the Team

We’re actively developing and publishing a portfolio of games and aspire to create compelling destinations to discover new games and in-game content. Our core divisions : Game Publishing, Game Development and Prime Gaming work together with our external partners to develop, publish, and deliver the best AAA games. From concept to live services, our teams aim to be the best at creating worlds you want to play in. We believe in a future where everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games. We listen to the players so we can deliver great, player-focused games and best-in-class service. We believe in building teams and products that reflect and offer an inclusive environment for all our employees and customers. By taking a diverse group from different backgrounds and giving them the freedom to be innovative and creative, we create an environment where our team members push boundaries, challenge each other, and learn new ways to unlock their full potential.

• Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field
• Expertise in C++
• 10+ years of experience developing game features for AAA video games
• 5+ years of experience developing AI features for AAA video games
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, in French and English; due to the nature of the role that requires interaction with other Amazon entities globally and with Amazon employees and stakeholders in other provinces in Canada, bilingualism French and English is required for this position.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with AI behavior and navigation
• Experience in machine learning
• Experience with Unreal 5 or similar game engine
• We know that your talent and skills can be expressed through a variety of relevant experiences. We encourage you to apply, even though you may not have all the qualifications listed.

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