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  • Senior AI Programmer: DMO Back
    Division/Studio: Vigil Games (Austin, TX)
    Employment Status: Full Time - Benefits
    Relocation Eligible: No
    About Vigil Games:
    Vigil Games was founded in 2005 by world renowned comic artist Joe Madureira and video game industry veteran David Adams. In 2006, we became a member of the THQ family. Vigil's recent release, Darksiders, available on current generation console systems, has achieved both critical acclaim and solid retail sales. The studio facility is located in the beautiful hills of Austin, TX. While always striving to be a world class game development house, Vigil also provides an exciting, fun, and creative work atmosphere.As part of the THQ family of studios, Vigil offers a very competitive compensation package that includes bonuses, stock options, health insurance, 401k, educational assistance, and much more.
    Job Description:
    As an AI Programmer at Vigil you be an instrumental part of the team which drives the development of our AI and character technology for our new MMO, Dark Millennium Online. You will work closely with the design and animation teams to build and test characters and their accompanying behaviors, and to make sure, above all, that they are fun to play.
    Core Responsibilities

    * Prior AI experience and a good familiarity with the academic and industry literature
    * Good working knowledge of C/C++
    * Strong math background (vector geometry, linear algebra, etc.)
    * Basic understanding of all aspects of game programming, including animation, networking, physics and graphics.
    * Experience working on a team and excellent communication skills
    * Passion for great games
     

    Skills & Qualifications

    5+ years game industry experience in programming

    Has previously held a senior programming position on at least one shipped AAA console or PC title

    Demonstrated proficiency in C++

    Experience working with a cross-platform engine

    Graphics programming experience a plus

    A strong understanding of software engineering practices

    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

    An avid gamer with strong interest in pushing the industry forward creatively


    Respond to the Job post by sending an email to jobs@vigilgames.com to apply for this position!