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Your Mission

Activision is currently seeking an AI Technology Director to join us in crafting the most technologically advance AAA titles. This is an opportunity to work on cutting edge AI technologies. We’re looking for someone who comes to the table with new ideas, but has the pragmatism required to ship a video game.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:   

• Work with and lead the AI engineering team to craft best-in-class AI technology for our next AAA title.
• Work closely with the design and content teams to bring new AI characters and behaviors to life.
• Contribute ideas for new AI architectures and technologies.
• Design, plan, and implement performant and optimized AI systems.

Player Profile

• 10+ years of experience in games, military simulation, or real-time AI.
• 3+ shipped titles working as an AI or Gameplay Engineer.
• Worked with AI decision frameworks.
• Strong design sensibilities and outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills.
• Strong 3D math and algebra skills as they relate to game programming.
• Strong knowledge of C++ programming and practices.

Extra Points

• Use of analytics to guide behavior.
• Networking.
• Single-player AI systems.
• Working in and extending an established code base.
• Experience with animation technology – blend trees, IK, motion matching.
• Experience with C#.
• Previous experience with scripting languages such as Lua, Python.