Lead AI Programmer

Job Title: AI Engineer Lead Based at our well-established studio in Horsham, in the heart of West Sussex, you will be working as a key member of the team on our upcoming Survival title, the sequel to Alien: Isolation. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our games, leveraging your knowledge and experience to push the boundaries of the genre by collaborating with the wider development team to enhance our titles. Location: Hybrid role with a minimum expectation of 2 days per week in our Horsham studio. Key Responsibilities You will be required to lead a small team of AI engineers in developing top-quality AI capabilities for our project. On a day-to-day basis, you will: Act as the technical owner and primary contact for the project’s AI engineering efforts. Collaborate with design, production, and technical directors to identify, define, plan, and scope AI engineering work. Work with your team to plan, estimate, and develop high-performance AI code. Ensure timely delivery of features that meet quality standards. Document AI systems and implement appropriate auto-tests. Debug, diagnose, and resolve issues as they arise. Mentor team members in their technical and professional growth. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential Extensive professional experience in C++ programming within AI development. Experience using Unreal Engine 4 or 5 on AAA titles. Proven ability to build sophisticated AI systems. Effective communication skills to facilitate collaboration. Desirable Previous leadership experience. Development experience on consoles. A passion for games and solving technical challenges. About Creative Assembly Creative Assembly creates deep, detailed games that entertain millions worldwide for decades. We value our teams\’ contributions and support skills development and growth. Our locations include Horsham, UK, and Sofia, Bulgaria. We offer various benefits, including: Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere temporarily. Enhanced holidays, maternity/paternity leave, flexible hours, and no-notice holidays. Relocation packages. Comprehensive health and insurance benefits. Generous holidays and studio closure during holidays. Participation in diversity and inclusion initiatives. Transport schemes, wellbeing support, and community activities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from third parties. For more details, click here . #J-18808-Ljbffr