Senior Unreal AI Developer

Welevel; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Central Munich location

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

welevel is seeking an AI Developer to infuse intelligence into SolidRiver's game mechanics. You will drive AI-driven gameplay, shaping characters, wildlife, and in-game entities using Unreal Engine 5.

Collaborate with designers to deliver lifelike, responsive behaviors and ensure AI aligns with the game's narrative. Onsite work in Munich, with relocation support and a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an AI Developer.
• Experience on AAA PC or console games.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine 5.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Behavior Trees and Blackboards.
• Experience designing engaging AI-driven gameplay elements.
• Experience integrating AI components with other game systems.
• Ability to work onsite in Munich, Germany.
• Valid EU work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine AI algorithms and systems that dictate the behavior of characters, wildlife, and other in-game entities.
• Collaborate with game designers to ensure AI-driven elements challenge and entertain players while fitting the game's narrative.
• Employ Unreal Engine 5's advanced AI functionalities to achieve responsive and lifelike behaviors.
• Create pathfinding algorithms, decision trees, and state machines to facilitate natural character movements.
• Work in tandem with the animation and design teams to synchronize AI behaviors with visual cues.
• Continuously test, debug, and improve AI components to ensure they meet the desired quality benchmarks.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in game AI, integrating novel techniques and tools to enhance gameplay realism.
• Contribute to technical documentation, ensuring that AI systems are well-understood and maintainable.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine 5

AI development

Behavior Trees

Blackboards

Gameplay programming

Job description

Why Us?

• Work from our studio in the heart of Munich, alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team.
• Free beverages, regular team activities, and a creative, collaborative environment.
• Shape a blockbuster AAA title from the ground up.

Your Role

As an AI Developer at welevel, you'll be instrumental in infusing intelligence into SolidRiver's game mechanics. Your innovative approaches in artificial intelligence will ensure dynamic, engaging, and realistic player interactions, taking the gameplay experience to unparalleled heights.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and refine AI algorithms and systems that dictate the behavior of characters, wildlife, and other in-game entities.
• Collaborate with game designers to ensure AI-driven elements challenge and entertain players while fitting the game's narrative.
• Employ Unreal Engine 5's advanced AI functionalities to achieve responsive and lifelike behaviors.
• Create pathfinding algorithms, decision trees, and state machines to facilitate natural character movements.
• Work in tandem with the animation and design teams to synchronize AI behaviors with visual cues.
• Continuously test, debug, and improve AI components to ensure they meet the desired quality benchmarks.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in game AI, integrating novel techniques and tools to enhance gameplay realism.
• Contribute to technical documentation, ensuring that AI systems are well-understood and maintainable.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an AI Developer
• Experience on AAA PC or console games
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine 5
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Behavior Trees and Blackboards
• Experience designing engaging AI-driven gameplay elements
• Experience integrating AI components with other game systems
• Ability to work onsite in Munich, Germany
• Valid EU work authorization

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on an ambitious AAA title.
• A dynamic, fast-moving work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance.
• A central Munich location.