AI Engineer (Gameplay) - Sledgehammer Games Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. We combinecutting-edgetechnology withcreativevision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. With a focus on creating high-quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single-player campaigns, we continue to shape the future of first-person shooters.

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

Sledgehammer

Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at or search for Sledgehammer Games on your favorite social media platform. Our team isseekinga dedicated and passionate AI Engineer who will work closely with other engineers and content teams to expand our AI systems to create new and exciting experiences for our players.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a passionate engineering team on the world’s most popular game franchises!Work with AI engineering teams to expand our AI technologytopush the limits of what our AI can currently do ~ Work alongside our design and content teams to develop new AI characters and behaviors ~ Implement,debugandoptimizemajor systems in C/C++ and other languages in the context of a large cross platform codebase ~ Design and implement optimized AI systems ~ Excellent C++ programing skills, with knowledge of algorithms and data structures ~ Fluency in 3D math and algebra, related to game programming ~ A passion for making video games ~ 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 ~ AI systems in a networked environment ~ Animation – blend trees, IK, motion matching ~ AI navigation mesh generation and pathfinding ~ AI controlled vehicles ~ Experience with scripting languages ~ We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! 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 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. Extended health plan, including medical, dental, vision, lif ted games, 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. 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.

📌 AI Engineer (Gameplay) - Sledgehammer Games (Toronto)
🏢 Activision
📍 Toronto