Senior AI Engineer - Realistic Space Gameplay AI

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games seeks a Senior AI Programmer to design and implement scalable AI for Star Citizen and Squadron 42. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to craft believable AI agents, optimize performance, and contribute to the ongoing development of C++-based systems within our in-house engine.

You will mentor junior developers, collaborate with designers and artists, and push the boundaries of in-game intelligence while ensuring stability across a large shared codebase.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in AI game development with shipped titles.
• Expert-level proficiency in C++ for multi-threaded game systems.
• Strong knowledge of 3D mathematics and character movement.
• Proven mentoring abilities for junior and mid-level programmers.

Responsibilities

• Implement high-quality, scalable, and robust AI systems to drive immersive gameplay experiences.
• Mentor AI programmers, driving engineering best practices and fostering technical excellence.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and QAs to align AI with game vision and player experience.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and apply cutting-edge AI techniques to push boundaries of in-game intelligence.
• Optimise and maintain AI systems for efficiency, scalability, and stability in a large codebase.

Skills

AI game development

C++

3D math

Problem solving

Mentoring

AI in game engines

Cross-disciplinary communication

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games seeks a Senior AI Programmer to design and implement scalable AI for Star Citizen and Squadron 42. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to craft believable AI agents, optimize performance, and contribute to the ongoing development of C++-based systems within our in-house engine.

You will mentor junior developers, collaborate with designers and artists, and push the boundaries of in-game intelligence while ensuring stability across a large shared codebase.