Job Description
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
AI Engineer
Permanent/Full Time
100% Remote
Our client is a growing studio in Seattle WA founded by game industry veterans that started AAA titles like Destiny & HALO. They are currently working on a tactical military FPS game in PC and console and is looking for a Generalist Engineer to join their team!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with AI designers, and other AI engineers, to build AI behaviors and systems in both C++ and Unreal Blueprints.
Develop, implement, and maintain AI algorithms and systems in Unreal Engine, including pathfinding, decision-making, and navigation.
Optimize the efficiency of our AI systems to enable increasingly sophisticated AI behaviors and higher numbers of active NPCs in our games.
Design and implement reactive and adaptive AI systems that provide dynamic and engaging experiences for players.
Collaborate with animation and character teams to integrate AI behaviors seamlessly with character animations and models.
Optimize AI systems for performance and memory usage to maintain high frame rates and more simultaneously active NPCs.
Identify and resolve AI-related bugs and undesired behaviors during the development and post-release support phases.
Observe player behaviors during playtests to identify ways to improve player experiences
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Strong proficiency with C++ programming.
Experience with Unreal Engine development.
Understanding of visual scripting.
Understanding of behavior trees and the basic principles of videogame AI.
Previous experience with multiplayer and networked game AI is a plus.
Affinity for tactical first-person shooters.
This is a remote position.