Junior AI/Gameplay Programmer (UE4, C++)

Game development studio 4A Games Ukraine is looking for AI/Gameplay Programmer to join our team to take part in development of unannounced multiplatform AAA shooter (PC/Consoles).
 
Responsibilities

Junior AI/Gameplay Programmer`s key responsibilities will be the development, integration, and optimization of AI and gameplay mechanics and systems on the Unreal Engine 4: 

• Developing and implementing AI and gameplay mechanics in collaboration with designers. 

• Full cycle of game mechanics development – from prototype to full functionality. 

• Support designers and other team members in fixing bugs and gameplay problems. 

• Creating technical documentation. 

 Requirements

• Experience with at least one of major game engines (UE4/CryEngine/Unity/etc.) 

• Experience in software development using C++. 

• University degree in programming or applied mathematics. 

• Understanding of OOP, patterns, templates and key algorithms. 

• Debugging skills in Visual Studio. 

• Writing well-structured and readable code. 

• Knowing code optimization techniques and understanding principles of high-performing code. 

• Understanding of multithreaded programming principles. 

• Understanding, editing and improving someone else's code. 

• Problem-solving attitude. 

• The ability to work in a team. 

• Self-motivation and self-organization. 

• The portfolio is a must: Participation in open-source projects, own projects, or pieces of code. 

• Passion for games. 

Preferences 

• Commercial game development experience is a large plus. 

• Experience with animation systems and their scripting. 

• Experience with the physical component of game engines. 

• Experience with artificial intelligence in games. 

• Experience with consoles. 

• Released project. 

• Ability to work with documentation in English.  

 What we offer

• Work on an interesting and ambitious AAA project.
• Positive and creative working atmosphere.
• Opportunity for self-fulfillment and professional development.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and hardware.
• Flexible working schedule.
• Office is 2-minute walk from Obolon metro station.