Senior AI Programmer

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Are you passionate about creating intelligent, immersive game worlds that captivate players? As a Senior AI Programmer, you'll be at the heart of crafting environments and dynamic NPC behaviors that make our games unforgettable. Collaborating with a talented team of designers, artists, animators, and sound engineers, you’ll push the boundaries of AI technology to deliver cutting-edge gameplay. From innovating new AI systems to refining existing ones, you'll have the autonomy to own key features and drive technical excellence. Based onsite in vibrant London, Ontario, this role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a diverse and dedicated development team while mentoring the next generation of programmers

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect, implement, and maintain AI systems such as navigation, decision-making, knowledge representation, and dialogue to enhance gameplay experiences.
• Collaborate with Design, Animation, and other cross-functional teams to integrate new AI-driven gameplay features
• Evaluate, iterate, and improve AI systems and NPC behaviors, ensuring high-quality execution.
  Profile and optimize AI code, identifying bottlenecks and ensuring smooth, responsive systems.
• Own and manage specific AI subsystems, driving their development from concept through final implementation
• Mentor other programmers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Game Development or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of experience in game AI programming, with at least one shipped title.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ (required).
• Expertise in AI systems such as navigation, decision-making, and behavioral AI (required)
• Experience with large-scale C++ project development and concurrent programming.
• Familiarity with low-level systems and profiling tools (e.g., VTune)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Passionate about creating engaging and innovative game experiences.
• Ability to work independently & within a team setting, contributing to both technical and creative discussions.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, capable of owning and delivering complex AI feature

PREFERRED EXTRAS

• Proficiency in animation systems, with a focus on developing and implementing animation graphs to drive character and object behaviors
• Console programming experience 

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.