Software Engineer - Game AI

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Hadean is an award-winning, record-breaking technology enabler.

Our transformational software is changing the ways we plan, build, learn, work and live.

Through immersive virtual systems, unprecedented connectivity and near unlimited scalability, we empower our partners to obtain critical, data-driven insights that enhance operational performance and increase their capabilities to drive productivity in ways that were not possible before.

We are bold in our approach and aren't afraid to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Hadean’s solutions have helped organisations including Microsoft, The British Army, Minecraft, The MoD, Sony, the Francis Crick Institute, and more to achieve groundbreaking performances that have revolutionised their operations.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Game AI Engineer who is looking to apply their knowledge to a new and exciting challenge. You will work on large-scale simulations of the real world, demonstrating the power of Hadean’s innovative technology to seamlessly integrate simulated and real-world data into immersive, live training simulations. You will collaborate with our team of infrastructure and distributed computing specialists to scale AI algorithms and tools to unprecedented levels.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prototype and implement NPC and Bot simulation features and systems (e.g., pathfinding, movement, goal planning, crowds, swarms)
2. Collaborate with Product and Delivery Managers to refine and design new features
3. Write high-quality, performant, and maintainable code primarily in C++
4. Participate in peer code and design reviews
5. Maintain a backlog that balances timely delivery with quality
6. Drive continuous improvement within the engineering team

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
2. 5+ years of professional experience working on games or other 3D synthetic environments
3. Experience developing AI game systems or defense/enterprise simulations
4. Extensive knowledge of game AI algorithms (e.g., pathfinding, steering, behavior trees, state machines, sentiment, knowledge representation)
5. Experience with Unreal Engine, VR-Forces, and VBS is highly advantageous

We make Hadean an awesome place to work with competitive benefits:

• Hybrid working with 1 day per week in our office in Shoreditch, London
• Private Health Insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• 3 extra days off at Christmas (on top of our standard 25)
• Regular socials
• Share options

A Place For Everyone

We believe diversity drives innovation and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce representative of our communities and clients.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact the People team. Feel free to specify your preferred pronouns during the process (e.g., she/her, he/him, they/them).