Game AI Engineer

Benefits:

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.

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