2K Games, Inc.
Gameplay Engineer (AI) New Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, United States
2K Games, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Firaxis Games is seeking a motivated gameplay engineer to join our development team. We're looking for an engineer with a strong foundation in software development who enjoys working on a diverse set of exciting problems. In this role, candidates will serve as a domain expert in NPC AI engineering. Firaxis is a highly collaborative and iterative environment. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate easily and effectively with fellow coders, designers and artists.
What You Will Do
Implement gameplay features within Unreal Engine 5 Develop and maintain NPC AI systems Support designers in their needs Work closely with other departments to understand project goals and requirements Provide direction and advice on technical decisions, architecture, and workflow optimization to ensure successful AI integration Set high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability Assist team to resolve difficult technical issues and address Unreal Engine-related challenges Design and implement modifications, reorganizations, extensions, and optimizations to existing code base Actively maintain skill-set and knowledge base by keeping track of the latest innovations from the industry Optimize builds for memory and performance across many platforms Who We Believe Will Be A Great Fit
3+ years of engineering experience using Unreal Engine A broad knowledge of Unreal's internals Excellent communication and teamwork skills Highly proficient in C++ programming and debugging Knowledgeable about multi-threading, templates, and optimizing Strong problem solving and debugging skills Self-motivated and passionate about games Good team communication skills, able to translate rough ideas into concrete implementations Pluses:
Experience with Unreal Engine 5 AI Experience with multiple languages, frameworks and tools Good instincts for game design and fun and innovative gameplay As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation. Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. Apply for this job
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Implement gameplay features within Unreal Engine 5 Develop and maintain NPC AI systems Support designers in their needs Work closely with other departments to understand project goals and requirements Provide direction and advice on technical decisions, architecture, and workflow optimization to ensure successful AI integration Set high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability Assist team to resolve difficult technical issues and address Unreal Engine-related challenges Design and implement modifications, reorganizations, extensions, and optimizations to existing code base Actively maintain skill-set and knowledge base by keeping track of the latest innovations from the industry Optimize builds for memory and performance across many platforms Who We Believe Will Be A Great Fit
3+ years of engineering experience using Unreal Engine A broad knowledge of Unreal's internals Excellent communication and teamwork skills Highly proficient in C++ programming and debugging Knowledgeable about multi-threading, templates, and optimizing Strong problem solving and debugging skills Self-motivated and passionate about games Good team communication skills, able to translate rough ideas into concrete implementations Pluses:
Experience with Unreal Engine 5 AI Experience with multiple languages, frameworks and tools Good instincts for game design and fun and innovative gameplay As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation. Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. Apply for this job
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