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.