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# Senior AI Programmer

- **Company:** Cloud Imperium Games
- **Location:** Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Game Engine, Systems Integration, Multithreading
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5963996169

## About the Role

* Extensive experience in AI game development, with a proven track record of shipping successful titles.
 * Expert-level proficiency in C++ and its application in complex, multi-threaded game systems.
 * Deep understanding of 3D mathematics, including character movement, rotations, and transformations.
 * Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve AI-related challenges effectively.
 * Strong mentoring abilities, supporting junior and mid-level programmers in AI development.
 * Experience integrating and optimising AI within large-scale game engines, ensuring high performance and efficiency.
 * Ability to communicate and present technical solutions clearly to cross-disciplinary teams, balancing technical depth with accessibility.

## Description

* Implement high-quality, scalable, and robust AI systems to drive immersive gameplay experiences.
 * Mentor AI programmers, driving engineering best practices and fostering technical excellence.
 * Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and QAs to align AI behaviors with the game's vision and player experience.
 * Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges, applying cutting-edge AI techniques to push the boundaries of in-game intelligence.
 * Optimise and maintain AI systems to ensure efficiency, scalability, and stability in a large, shared codebase.