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　　Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

　　Who We Are...

　　When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

　　From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

　　Rocksteady Studios is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people well to create quality entertainment that stands the test of time. We're a one-project studio that built our success by combining genre-defining gameplay and character-driven cinematic narrative with AAA production values. Born in the heart of London, our multicultural team takes inspiration from the culture and history of our home in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

　　Your New Role...

　　We are looking for a Senior AI Programmer to make an impact on our latest AAA title - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League as we enter the next phase of this huge and exciting project.

　　In this role you will have the opportunity to apply a range of techniques to create artificial behaviour and enhance gameplay. You will be joining a passionate and friendly team of Game AI experts, where you will get the chance to work with bleeding-edge Game AI tech, and tackle many complex and nuanced challenges.

　　As part of the team, we will invite you to take ownership of your assignments and work with you to create opportunities for you to grow your skill-set. Longer term you will also be encouraged to research and develop new ideas on the frontier of the field in order to effectively support the wider Gameplay team with your Game AI specific expertise, bridging the gap between the AI team and the other disciplines at Rocksteady.

　　Your Role Accountabilities...

　　Implementing AI features through all stages of production: design, scheduling, implementation and polishWriting clean, robust and testable code to drive featuresPlanning and communicating the value of your chosen solutionsIdentifying technical requirements and communicating dependenciesCollaborating with stakeholders to ensure proposed AI features are achievable with the resources at our disposalProviding and responding to feedback to feed iteration on behaviours to drive qualityContributing to the growth and advancement of the AI team while delivering value reliably

　　Qualifications & Experience...

　　An advanced understanding of C/C++ (other languages and platforms are a bonus)Demonstrable experience in Ai behaviour development. i.e. demo or shipped featuresDemonstrable knowledge in behaviour trees, state machines, utility systems and pathfindingPassion for the field of Game AI and related techniques: i.e. behaviour modelling, automated planning, world state representation, etc.Familiarity with some different development styles, such as Lean & Agile, and knowing when to apply themA critical eye for what makes good (or bad) gameplayUnreal Engine experience an advantage

　　How We Get Things Done...

　　This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

　　The Legal Bits...

　　Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

　　If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].