Senior AI Programmer

Senior AI Programmer at 11 bit studios for Frostpunk 1886. Full-time, hybrid, Warsaw, Poland. Salary: Negotiable. Focus on AI and gameplay systems in Unreal Engine.

11 bit studios is looking for a Senior AI Programmer to join the team working on Frostpunk 1886. This position follows a hybrid working model and requires regular work from the Warsaw office. The role focuses on designing, implementing, maintaining, and improving AI and gameplay systems in Unreal Engine while taking ownership of complex features from concept through release. Responsibilities: • Design and implement modifications, enhancements, and fixes to existing AI-focused modules • Assess project requirements and determine appropriate implementation approaches • Design and implement AI behaviour systems • Maintain and improve production code • Diagnose and resolve programming errors • Own complex gameplay features and systems from concept to release • Identify technical risks and propose effective solutions • Drive technical decisions across multiple gameplay features • Define gameplay programming standards, best practices, and development workflows • Mentor programmers and provide technical guidance • Work iteratively on features from design through delivery • Collaborate closely with other members of the development team

Required Skills: • At least 8 years of professional experience in a similar position • At least 5 years of professional experience with Unreal Engine • Deep practical knowledge of C++ • Deep understanding of gameplay systems • Strong understanding of player experience and modern game design • Proven ability to design, implement, and own complex gameplay features and systems • Ability to take features from concept through release • Ability to define gameplay programming standards and best practices • Ability to identify technical risks and drive technical decisions • Experience mentoring programmers • Experience providing technical guidance within a development team • Experience with the architecture and implementation of AI behaviour systems • Strong ownership and iterative development skills • Good communication skills • Fluent English Nice to Have: • Experience working on strategy games • Experience working on city-building games • Knowledge of crowd simulation systems • Experience with systems capable of handling hundreds of AI agents

What we offer: • Opportunity to work on Frostpunk 1886 • Hybrid working model • Collaboration from the Warsaw office • Unreal Engine production environment • Ownership of complex AI and gameplay systems • Opportunity to influence technical standards and development workflows • Collaboration with an experienced development team