Senior Gameplay Engineer - Characters

10 hours, 46 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
Astrid Entertainment

Astrid Entertainment

Astrid is a game and entertainment studio that is bringing together accomplished worldbuilders and game developers to create original IP that is anchored in games and is designed to expand across multiple media experiences and platforms.We live in a br...

Internet Software & Services
1-10
Founded 2022

Description

  • Design and implement AI behaviors in Unreal Engine using State Trees and Blackboards.
  • Build and iterate on character, camera, and control systems.
  • Integrate AI with the broader game systems to create a fun and engaging living world.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and artists to deliver player-facing features.
  • Mentor and support colleagues by sharing knowledge in your area of expertise.
  • Champion engineering quality across gameplay systems.
  • Help identify and resolve issues as they arise to keep the game performant and polished.

Requirements

  • Proven experience developing AI behaviors in Unreal Engine.
  • Interest in character, controls, and camera systems, with experience in a third-person game.
  • Working knowledge of State Trees, Blackboards, Perception, and GAS.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Solid knowledge of C++.
  • Experience identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in UI and gameplay systems.
  • Experience with Unreal Replication is a bonus.
  • Background in co-op or multiplayer character systems, including replication, prediction, and lag compensation, is a bonus.
  • Exposure to AI-driven narrative or social simulation systems is a bonus.
  • Experience with systemic game design, emergent mechanics, simulation-driven worlds, or sandbox titles is a bonus.

Benefits

  • Great compensation package with equity.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Pension.
  • Unlimited vacation days.
  • Flexible remote work hours, as long as team members deliver results.
  • Fully remote working arrangement with regular in-person meetups.

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