Senior AI Engineer – Unreal FPS, Autonomy & Impact

Final Strike Games

Seattle, Northern (WA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

Final Strike Games in Seattle invites a Senior Game AI Engineer to design, implement, and optimize AI systems for an ambitious Unreal Engine project. You will collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to create engaging AI encounters that scale across multiplayer experiences.

You will lead the architecture of game AI, build test cases, and drive iterative improvements through playtests. The role offers autonomy, a chance to shape core gameplay, and a path toward delivering world-class,

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of game engineering experience, with at least 3 years in AI.
  • Experience building AI features in Unreal Engine.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop robust AI behaviors and encounters with designers and artists.
  • Design and drive AI systems and architecture.
  • Create test cases for game AI and collaborate with QA.
  • Plan production tasks for AI features with leadership.
  • Participate in playtests and troubleshoot AI issues.

Skills

Unreal Engine AI features
C/C++ programming
Game AI engineering

Job description

Final Strike Games in Seattle invites a Senior Game AI Engineer to design, implement, and optimize AI systems for an ambitious Unreal Engine project. You will collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to create engaging AI encounters that scale across multiplayer experiences.

You will lead the architecture of game AI, build test cases, and drive iterative improvements through playtests. The role offers autonomy, a chance to shape core gameplay, and a path toward delivering world-class,

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