Company Description
Techland is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. From our studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw, we’ve built an international team of more than 500 talented professionals, all dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game development.
We’re known for creating iconic franchises like Call of Juarez and the zombie genre-defining Dying Light, which has been played by over 45 million players worldwide. With a focus on open-world action, storytelling, and community engagement, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to our players.
We’re constantly striving to improve, innovate, and take on new challenges. With ambitious plans for the future, we’re looking for passionate people to be part of this exciting journey.
Job Description
Your daily tasks:
Design and implementation of AI gameplay mechanics in Techland's newest games, in particular you will:
Iterate AI behaviors in close collaboration with animators and game designers.
Own and drive moment-to-moment gameplay mechanics, with particular attention to combat feel and player interaction.
Create and prototype new AI systems and related tools.
Debug and optimize AI behaviors and systems for performance, responsiveness, and stability.
Mentor and support other programmers by sharing best practices, reviewing code, and helping grow expertise within the team.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in game development, with a focus on AI systems and behaviors.
Excellent knowledge of C++.
Strong 3D math skills.
Experience developing / maintaining large gameplay systems.
Ability to profile and optimize code, with a focus on cross-platform performance.
Experience working closely with designers and animators in a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong understanding of combat gameplay and how AI contributes to player experience and game feel.
Authentic passion for games as well as knowledge of the latest titles and trends, especially in FPP games.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Very good command of English.
Familiarity with version control systems.
Nice to have:
Computer science education.
Knowledge of commercial game engines such as Unreal Engine and / or Unity.
At least one shipped AAA title developed from start to finish.
Proven history of mentoring fellow programmers.
Additional Information
What we can offer:
A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance, pro-health campaigns, gifts for different occasions.
An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner.
A constant stream of company newsletters, PR & project updates so you will always be in the know.
Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free car park (Wrocław/Warsaw office).