Work with Half Mermaid on Project D████
We are seeking an AI & Combat Programmer to join our studio and develop the systems and tech to drive our game’s antagonists and the gameplay and content features that govern the player’s interactions with them. .
We are developing a
third person horror game with experimental narrative, a return to the genre that Sam previously explored with
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. Candidates with experience of shipping a third person Unreal title on console are preferred. We’re combining AAA experience with indie agility to deliver a big, ambitious game and are assembling a small team to make it happen as we move from pre-production into full development.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS
- Implement and architect enemy AI and combat gameplay
- Work with animation and design teams to create proofs of concept in Unreal engine
- Experienced with:
- State machines, animation graphs, etc.
- Character physics
- Enemy AI and Combat Systems
- Shipped a third person character game on console
- Experienced with Unreal Engine 5
- Comfort working with a hybrid in-person and remote team
- An appreciation for narrative and psychological horror
- Alignment with our studio’s stated mission and values
This is a full-time position scheduled to begin in Summer 2024. We are open to discussing remote or hybrid working formats with the right candidate. The salary listed reflects the estimated base range for the role. Your offer will be based on multiple factors, such as experience and work location.
Applicants from traditionally marginalized identities within the game industry are highly encouraged to apply. Half Mermaid Productions does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues using our job application form, please email jobs@halfmermaid.co