Senior AI Programmer - Gameplay & Behavior Architect

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior AI Programmer to design and implement robust AI for game characters and systems. The role emphasizes C++ proficiency, AI algorithm expertise, and a track record in AAA game projects.

You will collaborate with designers and engineers, develop reusable AI modules, and stay current with AI techniques and industry trends. This position offers ambitious projects and significant technical influence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in game programming with AI specialization.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and OO programming.
• Experience implementing AI for AAA games.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine or Unity.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize AI systems for characters (pathfinding, decision-making, combat, group behavior).
• Collaborate with designers/engineers to define AI requirements and integration.
• Develop reusable AI modules and frameworks.
• Implement behavior trees, state machines, utility systems, and ML where appropriate.
• Profile and optimize AI for performance on target platforms.
• Debug and resolve complex AI issues.
• Mentor junior programmers and contribute to technical growth.

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Senior AI Programmer to design and implement robust AI for game characters and systems. The role emphasizes C++ proficiency, AI algorithm expertise, and a track record in AAA game projects.

You will collaborate with designers and engineers, develop reusable AI modules, and stay current with AI techniques and industry trends. This position offers ambitious projects and significant technical influence.