AI Engineer (Gameplay) in Toronto

Your Platform Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our studio team in Toronto, Canada. In this role you will partner closely with our teams at our other studio locations in the United States and Australia in the creation of epic content for some of the biggest games in the world. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

Please note: This is not a remote role. This is a hybrid position based in our Toronto Studio, offering flexibility with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays. Permanent remote work is not available for this position.

Your Mission:

• Work with AI engineering teams to expand our AI technology to push the limits of what our AI can currently do.
• Work alongside our design and content teams to develop new AI characters and behaviors.
• Implement, debug and optimize major systems in C/C++ and other languages in the context of a large cross platform codebase.
• Design and implement optimized AI systems.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Player Profile:

• Excellent C++ programming skills, with knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Fluency in 3D math and algebra, related to game programming.
• Strong design sensibilities and outstanding communication skills.
• A passion for making video games.
• Validated debugging skills.
• Experience extending an established code base.
• 5+ years of experience in games or real-time AI.
• 1+ shipped games.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or Math related field.

Bonus Points:

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: AI systems in a networked environment, Animation – blend trees, IK, motion matching, AI navigation mesh generation and pathfinding, AI controlled vehicles, Optimization, Experience with scripting languages, Console development experience.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World:

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

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Rewards:

• Extended health plan, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of other benefit programs like supplemental life & critical illness, legal service, and others.
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
• Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.
• The standard base pay range for this role is $119,278.00 - $157,642.00 CAD. These values reflect the expected annualized base pay range of new hires in Ontario, Canada. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.
• In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

We’re proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE’s "100 Best Companies To Work For®" for five consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies,” and “Future 50” lists. Our 10,000+ global employees are some of the best and brightest talents across entertainment, media, and technology.