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Crytek is looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Ai Programmer to work on Hunt: Showdown in our new state-of-the-art office in Frankfurt, Germany.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the AI programming discipline and enable the team to reach their full potential
  • Work with existing engine code base to architect and enhance AI characters
  • Work closely with animators, artists, designers and programmers to improve AI systems and support them in its application and tuning
  • Optimize and debug high-end Console and PC performance
  • Gather requirements and set goals for the AI team, lead the design and architecture of the code development and coordinate its implementation
  • Coordinate with other Leads and Directors including from other projects
  • Research the latest techniques in game AI to create believable characters and environments
  • Proactively drive your team and improve product quality as well as group productivity
  • Delegate effectively while involving team members in the decision making process
  • Coordinate with other studio groups including art, design and production to achieve project objectives
  • Be a role model for Regular/Senior programmers and oversee the mentoring process inside the discipline

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of programming experience in game AI development
  • Worked on shipped products on either console or PC
  • Previously held a senior AI programmer or equivalent position
  • Excellent understanding of C++ in a games development environment
  • Experience with developing AI behaviors and enhanced characters
  • Strong software engineering and debugging skills
  • Experience with performance measurement and optimization
  • Excellent understanding of AI architecture and standard technology (finite state machines, behavior trees, path finding, goal-oriented behavior, rule-based systems, learning, crowd behavior etc.)
  • Experience with any game engine (preferably CRYENGINE)
  • Ability to learn and master a large existing code base
  • Ability to learn about new techniques and adapt them to project requirements
  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively on shared projects with designers, animators, artists, testers, and other developers
What we offer:
  • Career Path
  • Relocation Support (relocation budget, full coverage of flights, assistance with visa/permits, help settling in)
  • Company Apartment (fully furnished for first three months)
  • Public Transport Pass
  • Gym Card (membership at Fitness First)
  • State-of-the-art Office
  • Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
  • German Classes (for you and your family)
  • Events (company events, parties, trip to Gamescom)
  • Vacation Days (24 days per year, increasing up to 28)

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Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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