Aardvark Swift is supporting Splash Damage in their search for a Lead AI Programmer to join the team behind more than 20 years of developing team-based multiplayer experiences that’ve entertained tens of millions of players.
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
Setting clear technical direction, intent, and best practices within your team
Identifying risks and blockers early and proactively removing them
Working effectively in open and collaborative environments
Working closely with project leadership to plan long term road maps and improve development processes
Seeing the big picture impact of decisions and critically evaluating them
Nurturing professional growth within your team with an enthusiastic attitude and a team-first mentality
Communicating ideas, intent, and constraints to both technical and non-technical team members
Expert knowledge of C++, with relevant professional experience
Strong understanding of game-development related 3D maths principles
The leadership skills to lead an AI development team
Professional experience iteratively implementing AI features from inception to delivery
Experience working in all phases of game development, from feature design to planning and establishing roadmaps, implementation, and bug-fixing
A strong understanding of AI behavioural & navigational techniques used in modern games
A strong interest in researching and implementing new AI related technologies
Experience working closely with design teams and leadership to elicit requirements and help shape great AI-driven game experiences
Bonus points if you have experience of…
Real-time networked multiplayer games
Unreal Engine development experience on PC and/or consoles
Multi-threaded development
Developing for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and/or PS4
Profiling and optimising code for optimal CPU, memory, and bandwidth usage
Animation programming
Developing procedurally generated environments
The Splash Damage studio culture is rooted in an open, friendly, and collaborative environment with their games being made by a team comprised of devs from all over the world. Splash Damage believe that fostering that diverse culture is the best way to build both their games and studio, supported by numerous awards, including a ‘World-Class’ accreditation by Best Companies and being named one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to work for.
While their offices are based in Bromley, UK their people have access to progressive working patterns that give them the flexibility to decide how to do their best work.
Splash Damage offer a vast benefits package including…
Bespoke visa and relocation packages for you and your family
Progressive working patterns including hybrid and remote options
Substantial performance-related pay system on top of basic compensation
Enhanced pension contributions and a life assurance scheme
25 days of holiday plus public holidays and festive close down
Private Medical and Dental Cover for you and your family, along with a 24/7 digital GP service
Extensive Mental Health support, with Line Manager Mental Health training, a group of Mental Health First Aiders, and on-site or remote counselling
Bespoke Learning and Development course framework to help you grow as an employee, manager, and leader
