Lead AI Programmer

Sega Europe; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking an AI Engineer Lead to join their team in Horsham. This hybrid role involves leading AI development for an upcoming title while collaborating with various teams to enhance game quality. Ideal candidates will have extensive C++ and Unreal Engine experience, along with a passion for gaming.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Enhanced holidays

Relocation packages

Comprehensive health and insurance benefits

Participation in diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in C++ programming within AI development.
• Experience using Unreal Engine 4 or 5 on AAA titles.
• Proven ability to build sophisticated AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of AI engineers in developing AI capabilities.
• Act as the technical owner for the project’s AI engineering efforts.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to scope AI work.

Skills

C++ programming

AI development

Effective communication

Tools

Unreal Engine 4

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

Job Title: AI Engineer Lead

Based at our well-established studio in Horsham, in the heart of West Sussex, you will be working as a key member of the team on our upcoming Survival title, the sequel to Alien: Isolation.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our games, leveraging your knowledge and experience to push the boundaries of the genre by collaborating with the wider development team to enhance our titles.

Location: Hybrid role with a minimum expectation of 2 days per week in our Horsham studio.

Key Responsibilities

You will be required to lead a small team of AI engineers in developing top-quality AI capabilities for our project.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Act as the technical owner and primary contact for the project’s AI engineering efforts.
• Collaborate with design, production, and technical directors to identify, define, plan, and scope AI engineering work.
• Work with your team to plan, estimate, and develop high-performance AI code.
• Ensure timely delivery of features that meet quality standards.
• Document AI systems and implement appropriate auto-tests.
• Debug, diagnose, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Mentor team members in their technical and professional growth.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Extensive professional experience in C++ programming within AI development.
• Experience using Unreal Engine 4 or 5 on AAA titles.
• Proven ability to build sophisticated AI systems.
• Effective communication skills to facilitate collaboration.

Desirable

• Previous leadership experience.
• Development experience on consoles.
• A passion for games and solving technical challenges.

About Creative Assembly

Creative Assembly creates deep, detailed games that entertain millions worldwide for decades. We value our teams' contributions and support skills development and growth.

Our locations include Horsham, UK, and Sofia, Bulgaria. We offer various benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere temporarily.
• Enhanced holidays, maternity/paternity leave, flexible hours, and no-notice holidays.
• Relocation packages.
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits.
• Generous holidays and studio closure during holidays.
• Participation in diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Transport schemes, wellbeing support, and community activities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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