Sr. AI Designer - AAA Gaming
Kavaliro
- Kirkland, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collaborate closely with AI Designers and engineers, utilizing both C++ and Unreal Blueprints to develop cutting-edge AI behaviors and systems.
- Create, implement, and maintain AI algorithms within Unreal Engine, covering aspects such as pathfinding, decision-making, and navigation.
- Fine-tune AI systems to enhance efficiency, enabling more complex behaviors and a higher volume of active NPCs.
- Design and implement reactive and adaptive AI systems that dynamically engage players.
- Work hand-in-hand with animation and character teams to seamlessly integrate AI behaviors with character animations and models.
- Optimize AI systems for optimal performance and memory usage, ensuring smooth gameplay and increased NPC activity.
- Identify and address AI-related bugs and unwanted behaviors throughout development and post-release phases.
- Conduct playtests to observe player behaviors and gather insights for enhancing overall player experiences.
- Proficiency in Unreal Engine development.
- Familiarity with visual scripting.
- Understanding of behavior trees and fundamental principles of video game AI.
- Bonus points for prior experience with multiplayer and networked game AI.
- Passion for tactical first-person shooters.