UE Senior/Expert AI Behaviour Programmer

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Founded in 2012, Anshar Studios focuses on 1st and 3rd party game development for all major gaming platforms. 

Currently, we're employing over 190 specialists in our studio in Katowice and we are very open to new talented developers willing to join us.

Working with Anshar gives you the opportunity to develop your skills, participate in challenging projects, and team up with a bunch of skilled people with a passion for video games.

We are looking for a Principal AI Programmer with expert knowledge of Unreal Engine and substantial experience architecting and leading the development of NPC behaviour in games. In this role, you will drive the vision and implementation of AI features, set best practices, and provide leadership to the AI programming team. Your impact will shape both project technical direction and the professional growth of your colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for all AI programming activities within Unreal Engine 5 project.
• Design, architect, implement and review AI systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of AI programmers - assign tasks, conduct code reviews, set standards, and support growth.
• Collaborate with leads from design, animation, and gameplay teams to deliver consistent and innovative AI behaviors.
• Pioneer and drive implementation of advanced features such as group tactics, dynamic behaviors, adaptive enemies, etc.
• Conduct debugging, performance profiling, and optimization for AI components.
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and risk assessment.

Requirements:

• 7+ years professional experience, with a focus on Unreal Engine AI (UE4/UE5).
• Expert C++ skills and mastery of Unreal’s AI frameworks (Behavior Trees, EQS, Navigation, Perception, Blackboard, State Trees, Smart Objects etc.)
• Deep understanding of Game Ability System and experience in using it in the context of AI implementation.
• Solid math skills.
• Demonstrable experience developing, debugging, and optimizing complex AI behaviors.
• Strong architecture and software engineering skills.
• Proven leadership experience - mentoring, team/tech lead, or similar roles in shipped titles
• Excellent architecture, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Familiarity with agile production workflows.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills (C1).

Pluses:

• Experience shipping AA/AAA titles as AI/Technical Lead.
• Animation programming.
• Multiplayer AI and networking expertise.

We Offer:

• Flexible Work Hours: Core hours 10:00 – 15:00.
• Hybrid Work Model: 3 days in office, up to 2 days remote.
• Private healthcare and life insurance.
  
• Co-financed Multisport Cards.
• English Lessons.
• Relocation Bonus (optional).
• No Crunch, No Non-Compete Policy.
• Pet-Friendly Office.
• Co-financed Participation in Conferences/Workshops (treated as work days).

Submission / Portfolio Instructions:

• CV: Required.
• Cover Letter: Optional.
• Test: Must be willing to complete a test if requested.

Anshar Studios is working on several unannounced projects and is also developing Painkiller. Join our team and help create such fantastic games!

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