Senior AI Engineer

At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title.

We are looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join the team and work on our next AAA title! You will be working with the design team and authoring AI behaviors for in-game characters, as well as supporting the animation systems.  The ideal candidate is one who is a great team player and is excited to push the limits on what it takes to make a great game!

Responsibilities

• Author AI behaviors for in-game characters
• Extend and support animation systems for creating AAA quality AI
• Work with design team to create playable spaces conducive to AI interaction
• Revise and tune characters based on design goals and playtest feedback
• Profile and optimize code to meet memory and CPU budgets
• Proactively diagnose and fix bugs in AI and animation systems

Requirements

• Solid understanding of different aspects of game AI (navigation, behavior, etc)
• Knowledge of modern animation systems and techniques
• Comfortable working in an iteration driven environment and with minimal oversight
• 5+ years of professional game programming experience
• Shipped at least one complete title
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Solid math skills

Preferences

• Strong AI, animation, physics, or network experience is a big plus
• Experience with UE4 or UE5 animation systems
• Previous work on Multiplayer Action Games and FPS's is desirable
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering

Benefits

• Flexible work environment allowing you to work in-studio as many days a week or full time remotely
• Medical, Dental, Vision 100% covered for you and your family
• 401k matching
• Profit sharing
• Student Loan Paydown Plan / College Savings Plan
• Career Improvement Plan
• Flexible time off policy
• Fully stocked kitchen and sponsored food trucks
• Awesome company events, including in-person family celebrations, annual Halloween bash, and virtual gatherings throughout the year

The estimated base pay range for this role is: $136,000 - $170,000

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.