Artificial Intelligence Engineer

AI Developer Edinburgh £60,000 – £75,000 Do you know your A* algorithm? Do you live and breath meshes and pathfinding? Does working at a genuine pioneer of their industry building technology used in household media favourites excite you? Well, this is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced AI Programmer to work on sophisticated navigation systems used within complex 3D environments, while also having a genuine influence on the technical direction of the product. The focus here is game AI and navigation rather than generative AI, so we're looking for someone with strong C++ experience and a background in developing AI or gameplay systems within games. What you'll be doing You'll take ownership of the development of AI navigation capabilities, getting involved across design, architecture and implementation. The role will involve:

• Designing and developing AI navigation features and core systems
• Working with C++ to build robust, performant and scalable solutions
• Taking responsibility for the performance and flexibility of key AI systems
• Identifying and resolving technical and architectural challenges
• Helping shape the architecture and technical direction of the product
• Reviewing code and helping maintain strong engineering practices
• Supporting and mentoring other developers within a small team
• Working directly with developers from major games studios
• Investigating technical issues and adapting the technology to meet different requirements You'll ideally have:
• Experience in AI or gameplay programming
• Strong, commercial C++ development experience
• Experience working with AI systems within games
• A solid understanding of software development methodologies and engineering practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• The communication skills to work effectively with both technical teams and external developers
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related subject Apply now with your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.