Lead Game Programmer (AI)

Techland Sp. z o. o.; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 223,200 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Development budget for employees

Job summary

A leading video game company in Wrocław seeks a Lead AI Programmer to oversee gameplay AI mechanics. The ideal candidate has over 8 years in game development, strong C++ skills, and experience mentoring other programmers. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and managing AI gameplay vision. Excellent communication skills and a passion for games are required. Flexible working hours and numerous personal development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in game development, focusing on AI systems and behaviors.
• Experience as a Lead Programmer for at least 1 year.
• Knowledge of profiling and optimizing code for cross-platform performance.
• Strong understanding of combat gameplay and its contribution to player experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AI gameplay team and oversee AI gameplay mechanics.
• Propose tools and technologies for gameplay systems.
• Mentor team members and share best practices.
• Collaborate with producers to provide task estimates and assistance in planning.

Skills

C++

AI systems

Game development

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Techland is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. From our studios in Wrocław and Warsaw, we’ve built an international team of more than 500 talented professionals, all dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game development.

We’re known for creating iconic franchises like Call of Juarez and the zombie genre-defining Dying Light, which has been played by over 45 million players worldwide. With a focus on open-world action, storytelling, and community engagement, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to our players.

We’re constantly striving to improve, innovate, and take on new challenges. With ambitious plans for the future, we’re looking for passionate people to be part of this exciting journey.

Job Description

Your daily tasks:

Leading the AI gameplay team and overseeing the design and implementation of AI gameplay mechanics in Techland's newest games. In particular you will:

Manage a team of gameplay AI programmers.

Own and drive gameplay AI vision and implementation in our games.

Propose tools and technologies and work with the engine team on their delivery.

Help team members create and iterate AI behaviors in close collaboration with animators and game designers.

Debug and optimize AI behaviors and systems for performance, responsiveness, and stability.

Mentor and support other programmers by sharing best practices, reviewing code, and helping grow expertise within the team.

Participate in the recruitment process, interviewing and hiring new team members.

Motivate and support the team to foster a strong, skilled, and motivated group.

Collaborate with producers, providing time estimates, task breakdowns, and assisting with planning.

Identify areas for improvement and drive changes that are required.

Work closely with other departments such as game design, animation, and technology.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in game development, with a focus on AI systems and behaviors.

At least 1 year of experience as a Lead Programmer.

Experience in developing and maintaining large gameplay systems or mechanics for AAA titles.

At least one shipped AAA title developed from start to finish.

Excellent knowledge of C++.

Ability to profile and optimize code, with a focus on cross-platform performance.

Experience working closely with designers and animators in a multidisciplinary environment.

Strong understanding of combat gameplay and how AI contributes to player experience and game feel.

Authentic passion for games as well as knowledge of the latest titles and trends, especially in FPP games.

Excellent organization and time management skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Very good command of English.

Experience with version control systems.

Proven history of mentoring fellow programmers.

Nice to have:

Experience working onOpen World Games.

Additional Information

What we can offer:

• A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance,pro-health campaigns,gifts for different occasions.
• An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner.
• Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
• State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space).