Senior Unreal Gameplay AI Engineer (Unannounced Project)

We are seeking an experienced AI Engineer to join our team at ArenaNet. In this role, you will be responsible for developing AI and game systems using Unreal Engine. Your main focus will be on creating immersive worlds and believable behaviors for NPCs, while also ensuring efficient workflows for content creation. We value collaboration and diversity, and our Engineering team works closely with other disciplines to create the best gaming experiences. If you have a passion for storytelling and enjoy working with a creative team, this role is perfect for you.

• Develop AI and relevant game systems using Unreal Engine
• Work across disciplines to develop systems that tell stories and draw players into an immersive world
• Support workflows that make creating content for these systems fast and efficient at scale
• Collaborate with designers and other disciplines to build AI and gameplay related systems
• Understand factors affecting the performance of AI and gameplay systems and optimize them
• Help non-technical teammates understand and effectively work with technical systems
• Provide tools, debug utilities, or other interfaces for content creators using the systems
• Listen to design goals and creatively synthesize solutions based on experience and engine capabilities
• Communicate effectively with team members and contribute to a healthy and friendly work environment

• Experienced AI Engineer
• Proficient in developing AI and relevant game systems using Unreal Engine
• Ability to work across disciplines to develop systems that tell stories and draw players into an immersive world
• Familiarity with workflows that make creating content for AI systems fast and efficient at scale
• Passion for making a world come alive through believable behaviors of NPCs
• Experience working closely with designers and other disciplines
• Understanding of factors affecting the performance of AI and gameplay systems and ability to diagnose and optimize them
• Ability to effectively communicate and provide tools, debug utilities, or other interfaces for content creators
• Strong listening skills to understand design goals and creatively synthesize solutions based on experience and engine capabilities

• Total compensation is salary plus an annual bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• 401(k)
• Flexible and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Remote work option available for certain states
• Remote pay range of $125,000-$190,000 US