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Engineer, AI & Navigation

CD Projekt RED

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  • AI/ML

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    Job Description

    Job Description

    As an AI & Navigation Engineer, you will be responsible for extending and maintaining the code of Unreal Engine AI and navigation technology, tools, and pipelines (including CDPR extensions to these areas). We seek a talented engineer to develop AI & navigation systems and behaviors for our characters with high quality and fidelity for the big open-world game.

    Working closely with designers, animators, character artists, and other gameplay engineers you should have a positive attitude and skills to cooperate in an interdisciplinary team effectively. You will have the opportunity to develop stunning AI & navigation features for our games. If you can communicate with people as efficiently as you do with your computer, join us!

    Daily responsibilities 

    • Developing navigation and AI systems and/or extensions to these systems.

    • Developing gameplay mechanics related to navigation and AI.

    • Collaborating with other engineers, designers, animators and other developers contributing to team work daily basis.

    • Writing readable, high quality, efficient C++ code.

    • Maintaining, debugging, profiling and bug fixing code to achieve the best quality and performance.

    • Documenting code and work, creating debug tools for other developers, creating tests to cover existing functionality.

    Qualifications

    • Practical knowledge of game navigation & AI systems (designs & patterns).

    • Knowledge "beyond A*" pathfinding, basic planning techniques, decision making paradigms (e.g. GOAP, State Trees, Utility, Affordances etc.).

    • Deep knowledge of C++.

    • Math & algorithmic skills.

    • Good & practical knowledge of code parallelization.

    • Good spirit and team player approach with solid communication skills.

    • Fluent English.

    Nice to have

    • Good knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 environment - especially features and systems related to navigation & AI area.

    • 3+ years experience in game dev industry.

    • Experience in creating a AAA title for game consoles, debugging and profiling these games in console environment.

    • Demanding attitude towards themselves and other coworkers focused on delivering the best results.

    Additional Information

    Relocation support

    • Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. 

    • Relocation assistance - processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.

    • Polish lessons for foreign employees - and for your spouse or partner, too.

    • Paid Leave - from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

    Perks & Professional Growth 

    • Flexible working hours - start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.

    • Trainings, lectures and courses - internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!

    • REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.

    • Merch - gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

    • A welcome pack filled with goodies - to help you feel right at home once you join the team

    Health & Well-being

    • Private medical healthcare - a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.

    • Health checks - tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.

    • Psychological care - free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 

    • Multisport card - gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

    Social Activities & Life in the Office

    • Dog-friendly office - dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.

    • Social events - we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.

    • Healthy selections - ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!

    • Truly international working environment - a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.