Game Developer Lead Ai

José Pereira

Game Developer

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Porto

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Eager and adaptable Game Developer with a strong background in Unreal Engine and C++, specializing in AI and physics. Skilled in translating game design concepts into technical features, driving innovation, and delivering high-quality gameplay experiences. Passionate about creating immersive gaming experiences through cutting-edge technology. WORK EXPERIENCE

Lead AI Programmer

Saber Interactive Porto

04/2023 - Present, Porto

Saber Porto is a Portuguese AAA video game studio owned by Saber Interactive Inc.

Developed data driven AI systems, enhancing NPC

behaviours with the possibility of hundreds of agents Collaborated cross-functionally with design and art teams to create engaging AI-driven interactions

Experience profiling and optimizing CPU usage

Physics Programmer

Saber Interactive Porto

06/2021 - 04/2023, Porto

Designed, implemented, and iterated vehicle physics and systems, ensuring compliance with PlayStation and Xbox standards.

Junior Physics Programmer

Saber Interactive Porto

06/2020 - 05/2021, Porto

Contributed to vehicle systems development for the Dakar Desert Rally game

Game Developer Intern

Templar Games Inc.

02/2020 - 06/2020,

Game development studio focused in marketing games, better known for the 2001 LEGO Mata Nui Adventure Game.

Engineered an Utility AI system improving in-game

decision making

Successfully ported an internal project to the latest Unity version, enhancing performance and stability

EDUCATION

Engineering and Development of Video

Games

Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave

2017 - 2020,

Sciences and Technology

Escola Secundária de Amarante

2009 - 2012,

SKILLS

Unreal Engine (C++) Critical Thinking

Analytical Thinking Problem Solving

Systems Design Jira Perforce Scrum

PhysX Chaos OOP Unity (C#)

PROJECTS

Dakar Desert Rally (PC, Playstation and Xbox)

(06/2020 - 10/2022)

The biggest and most epic off-road rally racing adventure game ever developed.

LANGUAGES

Portuguese

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

English

Full Professional Proficiency

INTERESTS

Video Games Technology Camping

Tennis Bakery Nature

Artificial Intelligence Computer Graphics

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