Technical AI Programmer

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Technical AI Programmer to own AI systems for our multiplayer shooter. They  will build smart, combat-driven AI for bots, drones, bosses, and gameplay scenarios across PvE and PvPvE modes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build AI systems in Unreal Engine 5 using Behavior Trees, EQS, and AI Perception

• Develop AI for bots (TDM, BR, Extraction), drones, turrets, and bosses

• Implement combat behaviors: cover, flanking, aggression, retreat, squad coordination

• Create traversal AI: parachute, grapple, mantle, and navigation systems

• Design boss AI with phases, abilities, and attack patterns

• Support gameplay systems like side quests, hostage rescue, and extraction scenarios

• Tune AI for balance, readability, and combat feel

• Ensure AI works correctly in multiplayer (PvPvE and team modes)

Requirements:

• Strong Unreal Engine AI experience (UE4/UE5)

• Experience with Behavior Trees, EQS, AI Perception, Navigation

• Shooter AI experience (FPS/TPS games)

• Understanding of multiplayer AI behavior and replication basics

• Strong Blueprints skills and C++

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with extraction or battle royale games

• Boss AI / multi-phase encounter design experience

• Knowledge of traversal systems (grapple, parachute, mantling)

• Shipped multiplayer shooter experience