[Hiring] Lead Gameplay AI Engineer @That's No Moon Entertainment

Role Description

Gameplay AI is a core component of video games used to tell an engaging and exciting story through gameplay. We are looking for a Lead Gameplay AI Engineer who is excited to push the boundaries of Gameplay AI in video games for our forthcoming AAA title. This role will work side-by-side with designers and provide creative input to craft believable, innovative AI experiences.

In this role, you will architect, build and maintain a variety of AI systems that bring characters and the world to life in service of outstanding, memorable gameplay.

• Own gameplay AI systems and related engineering tasking and development.
• Directly manage a team of AI engineers, including career management, growth, and mentorship.
• Architect, implement, and maintain production quality C/C++ for AI systems, behaviors, tools, and workflows.
• Give technical leadership and counsel, ranging from short-term AI problem solving to long-term AI roadmap planning.
• Provide the production team with guidance for scheduling, while identifying and reducing risks across AI feature development.
• Collaborate with engineers and other disciplines to provide holistic solutions with an emphasis on delivering exceptional gameplay experiences.
• Build and foster a highly collaborative, transparent culture that is safe, and values innovation, diversity, and work-life balance.
• Drive innovation in AI character behaviors, ensuring NPCs feel believable and contribute meaningfully to gameplay and storytelling.
• Analyze different approaches to solve AI problems and discuss the tradeoffs between them.
• Write and maintain relevant documentation.

Qualifications

• Shipped at least one AAA game or equivalent complexity in a Gameplay AI-related role.
• Shipped at least one AAA game or equivalent in complexity with Unreal Engine.
• At least 7 years of professional C++ experience.
• Strong math skills.
• Console development experience is a plus.
• Experience with machine learning is a plus.

Requirements

• Ability to lead and mentor engineers, guiding growth in both AI-specific and broader technical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication, both verbally and written.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good conflict resolution abilities across varied disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, flexible PTO, supplemental life and disability, and more.
• Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary based on country of residence and/or part-time or temporary employment status.

Company Description

That's No Moon is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To those interested in submitting for roles at That's No Moon, we have a few reminders to ensure a safe application process:

• If one of our recruiters reaches out to you, it will be with a "@thatsnomoon.com" email address. We do not email via personal email addresses either.
• We do not conduct interviews via Discord or WhatsApp.
• We will not ask you to provide sensitive personal information.
• We will never request that you buy equipment specifically for your interview/test.

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