Senior Match AI Engineer – Realism & Performance

Sports Interactive; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in the UK seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their football match simulation engine. The role requires a deep understanding of C++ and significant experience with game AI systems. You will work in a collaborative environment to improve the realism and performance of the match engine while enjoying a flexible working policy. A passion for football is a plus.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Subsidised mental health support

Free onsite bar

Gym membership options

Fully subsidised healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience using C++.
• Experience with game AI, shipped at least two titles.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain code for football match simulation.
• Collaborate with teams to improve match experience.
• Analyse and fix issues in match codebase.

Skills

C++ programming

Game AI design

Problem-solving

Performance optimisation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Unity

Job description

A leading game development studio in the UK seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their football match simulation engine. The role requires a deep understanding of C++ and significant experience with game AI systems. You will work in a collaborative environment to improve the realism and performance of the match engine while enjoying a flexible working policy. A passion for football is a plus.