Lead AI Programmer

Gray Zone Warfare has been under development in our bustling offices for more than three years. This new game is an immersive tactical FPS with a maximum focus on realism, immersive gameplay, and stunning graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5. At MADFINGER, we have always strived to create incredible, world-class gaming experiences, as players of our previous titles will attest. Moving forward, we remain dedicated to this vision and are determined to continue setting new standards in the gaming industry.

You can check out the Gray Zone Warfare trailer here.

This is an on-site position in Brno, Czech Republic.

As a Lead AI Programmer, you’ll take a crucial role in the development. You will lead the charge in creating highly optimized, cutting-edge AI systems that will deliver a truly immersive and captivating experience for our players. You’ll lead a small, senior team (2-3 people, including other principal-level devs). This role is all about hands-on work, smart decisions, and pushing AI to feel real and responsive. It's not a people-management job, it's about being a technical leader the team can rely on. If you’re passionate about AI development, have a strong foundation in multiplayer programming, and are ready to take on a leadership role, we’d love to meet you!

WHAT IS YOUR MISSION:

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of AI systems that push the limits of realism and immersion in Gray Zone Warfare.
• Collaborating closely with our multi-disciplinary team to ensure AI behaviors, navigation, and decision-making processes are perfectly integrated with gameplay.
• Creating innovative solutions to manage and optimize a large number of AIs on the server, delivering an unparalleled multiplayer experience.
• Mentoring and guiding junior programmers, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
• Driving continuous improvement in AI systems, ensuring that performance and memory optimization meet the highest standards.

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Proven Leadership: 7+ years of experience in game programming with a focus on AI, including at least one shipped premium title in a lead or senior capacity.
• Technical Mastery: Exceptional proficiency in C++ and experience with performance optimization and memory management.
• AI Expertise: Deep understanding of game AI systems, including Navigation, Pathfinding, Goal-Oriented Action Planning (GOAP), Hierarchical Task Networks (HTN), Behaviour Tree, and Utility AI.
• Collaborative Spirit: Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a passion for sharing knowledge and helping your team succeed.
• Gaming Enthusiast: A true fan of online multiplayer gaming, eager to create the next breakthrough title in the genre.
• It is mandatory to be based in Brno, so you must be willing to move. We can, of course, provide you with relocation support.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A dream team, of course. Full of gaming enthusiasts 😊.
• A modern gaming office - a space not only for work but also for relaxation and socializing in our Relax room.

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• Transparent working environment with open communication.
• Benefits package - 5 weeks of vacation, flexible working hours, a lump sum for meal vouchers, on-site gym, and sponsored massages.
• Sabbatical leave after seven years working for the company.
• Employee referral program.
• An opportunity to meet other colleagues not only at work but also at various teambuilding events in and out of the office.
• Relocation package for EU foreigners.

WANT TO FIND OUR MORE?

• Go BIG, join MADFINGER Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vUyVVvJRM8
• Gray Zone Warfare trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QboUaqSOT54
• Winds of War trailer, our newest update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy0xilcPibk
• Night Ops trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHd8fSP-gik