Artificial Intelligence Programmer, Climax Studios
AAA co-development studio
Job no longer available
AAA co-development studio
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create epic, ground breaking titles for VR and next-gen platforms.
Role
Who you are
- A degree in computer science, games development or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years commercial games programming experience
- A high level of proficiency with C++
- Solid experience with Unreal 4/5
- Excellent math
- Proven problem-solving ability
- Broad familiarity with AI in game development is required
- You would also have experience of developing modern character AI systems
- Experience of pathfinding, steering, and motion planning
- State machines and behaviour trees
- Implementing cooperation and group behaviours
- Experience of working within a team
- A real passion for games programming
What the job involves
- We are looking for a deeply talented, fully remote A.I. Programmer to help us generate the best open world experiences in our games and push the limits of Artificial intelligence in areas such as pathfinding, combat, and decision-making
- Work with existing engine code base to develop and improve AI
- Develop AI / game code as well as tools and extend it for high profile projects
- Specify and contribute to testing procedures
- Integrate creative and technical design processes while ensuring that high production values are never compromised
Application process
- Please don’t forget to include your CV, a cover letter, and most importantly a link to your GitHub, website or portfolio, it’s very difficult for us to assess your code abilities if you don’t provide us with any
- Please remember that we make games and games are fun so it we would love to receive a well-written and passionate cover letter
Our take
Climax Studios is one of the UK's longest-running game developer, with roots going back to 1988. Founded in Portsmouth, the studio has been part of the games industry since before the original PlayStation era and has built a reputation for consistency and creativity. Despite how much the industry has changed, Climax has stayed relevant by evolving with new technology while keeping a strong focus on collaboration and game development expertise.
Today Climax works closely with some of the biggest names in gaming to help build major titles. It offers everything from full game development to co-development, art, and technical support, often working behind the scenes on blockbuster releases. Over the years, it has contributed to well-known games like Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Assassin's Creed Chronicles, and Mafia: Definitive Edition. By partnering with companies like Microsoft, Sony, and Ubisoft, Climax has become a trusted name for delivering high-quality work across both indie and AAA projects.
In 2021, Climax was acquired by Keywords Studios, marking a new chapter for the company. The move brought Climax into a global network of game development services, giving it more scale, resources, and access to major industry partners. Since then, it has continued to grow, including expanding into new locations like Edinburgh and working on increasingly high-profile projects.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
9% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Life Insurance
- Dental
- Eye Care
- Employee Assistance
- Income Protection
- Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexi Time
- Group Private Medical
- Fully Stocked Fridge
Company HQ
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, UK
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