Bright Purple
Artificial Intelligence Engineer
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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.
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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
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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.
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion across the technology sector.
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