Senior AI Programmer: Build Lifelike Space AI

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester seeks a Senior AI Programmer to design and implement AI systems for our space sim titles. You will work with a custom engine, collaborating with designers, artists, and QA to create lifelike AI agents and behaviors.

You will mentor junior to mid-level programmers, tackle technical challenges, and ensure high performance in a large, shared codebase. Join a veteran team building Star Citizen and Squadron 42 experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in AI game development and shipping titles.
• Expert-level proficiency in C++ for complex, multi-threaded game systems.
• Strong understanding of 3D mathematics for animation and movement.

Responsibilities

• Implement high-quality, scalable AI systems for immersive gameplay.
• Mentor AI programmers and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and QA to align AI with game vision.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks using cutting-edge AI techniques.
• Optimise and maintain AI systems for performance and stability in a large codebase.

Skills

C++

AI game development

3D mathematics

Mentoring

Multi-threaded systems

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester seeks a Senior AI Programmer to design and implement AI systems for our space sim titles. You will work with a custom engine, collaborating with designers, artists, and QA to create lifelike AI agents and behaviors.

You will mentor junior to mid-level programmers, tackle technical challenges, and ensure high performance in a large, shared codebase. Join a veteran team building Star Citizen and Squadron 42 experiences.