Gameplay AI Software Engineer, Unreal Engine 5

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Collaborate across various disciplines to develop, refine, and sustain a range of robust, adaptable, and well-structured AI features.

• Partner with the design team to prototype and execute AI behaviors that enhance the user experience.

• Create enemies, NPCs, or any AI-managed characters.

• Work alongside gameplay engineers to integrate the AI systems that have been developed.

• Optimize perception systems and decision-making frameworks to ensure high-performance AI.

• Engage with navigation and pathfinding systems, showcasing the ability to troubleshoot complex AI challenges.

• Integrate and maintain AI middleware across various platforms.

• Collaborate closely with design and content teams to deliver high-quality and enjoyable experiences.

• Promote engineering excellence across gameplay code, focusing on performance, maintainability, extensibility, and readiness for production.

• Establish best engineering practices for Unreal Engine 5 development, which include code review protocols, debugging processes, profiling techniques, and technical planning.

• Work with technical leadership to identify risks, outline implementation strategies, and ensure alignment of engineering efforts with project objectives and production schedules.

• Clearly communicate with stakeholders regarding technical limitations, trade-offs, dependencies, and execution strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of professional experience in game development, showcasing technical leadership through project ownership, mentorship, and the establishment of engineering standards.

• Extensive professional experience in C++ and Unreal Engine, with a focus on gameplay architecture, runtime systems, debugging, and optimization.

• Profound experience in building and maintaining gameplay systems that are responsive, scalable, and user-friendly for designers.

• Advanced knowledge of blueprints and AI decision-making tools, such as Unreal behavior trees and utility AI.

• Proficient in utilizing navigation and pathfinding systems.

• Capable of collaborating across system boundaries, working with multiple disciplines, and balancing immediate production demands with long-term technical sustainability.

• Strong sense of ownership, practical decision-making abilities, and a commitment to facilitating team efficiency under production constraints.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Engaging and inclusive work environment with a focus on innovation.