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Skydance Media

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150 - $180/hr

Senior Gameplay AI Engineer Skydance Games, a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is hiring a Senior Gameplay AI Engineer to build key NPC gameplay features and frameworks. Remote ...

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Qualcomm

Gaming AI Product Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

Agentic AI for Gaming: Evaluate and drive the application of Qualcomm's agentic AI infrastructure ... Collaborate with marketing, sales, and engineering teams to support successful product launches ...

Unitytech

Staff Software Engineer, Gaming AI

Bellevue, WA

$200K - $260K/yr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Staff Software Engineer on our gaming AI team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of cloud services and features that power this platform. This is new and challenging work at the ...

Unitytech

Staff Software Engineer, Gaming AI

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$200K - $260K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Staff Software Engineer on our gaming AI team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of cloud services and features that power this platform. This is new and challenging work at the ...

Epic Games

Senior AI Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$106K - $146K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ENGINEERING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time ... As a Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, you'll play a critical role on a small, focused team. You'll own ...

Epic Games

Senior AI Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ENGINEERING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time ... As a Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, you'll play a critical role on a small, focused team. You'll own ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

... gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come ... Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship * Identify and resolve performance ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

... gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come ... Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship * Identify and resolve performance ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

... gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come ... Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship * Identify and resolve performance ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

... gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come ... Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship * Identify and resolve performance ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

... gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come ... Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship * Identify and resolve performance ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

... gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come ... Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship * Identify and resolve performance ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

... gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come ... Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship * Identify and resolve performance ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

... gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come ... Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship * Identify and resolve performance ...

Skydance

Senior Gameplay Engineer

OR · Remote

$150K - $180K/yr

... gaming not as an extension of our brands, but as one of the most powerful ways their stories come ... Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship * Identify and resolve performance ...

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What is a Gaming AI engineer?

Gaming AI Engineers are specialized software engineers who design and implement artificial intelligence systems within video games. Their work involves creating algorithms that control non-player characters (NPCs), generate intelligent behaviors, and enhance player experiences through adaptive and realistic game environments. They collaborate closely with designers and developers to ensure that AI matches the vision and requirements of the game. Gaming AI Engineers often use machine learning, pathfinding, decision trees, and other techniques to make in-game entities react intelligently to player actions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Gaming AI engineer?

To thrive as a Gaming AI Engineer, you need strong programming skills (especially in C++/Python), expertise in AI algorithms, and a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with game engines (like Unity or Unreal Engine), machine learning frameworks, and version control systems is typically required. Creativity, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are vital soft skills for designing engaging and realistic game AI. These skills ensure the creation of immersive, intelligent game experiences and efficient collaboration in a multidisciplinary development team.

What are some common challenges Gaming AI engineers face when developing intelligent NPC behavior?

Gaming AI Engineers often encounter challenges in balancing realistic NPC behavior with performance constraints to ensure a smooth gaming experience. Creating believable and adaptive AI requires designing algorithms that can react to dynamic player actions while not overburdening the game’s processing resources. Additionally, integrating AI with other systems, such as animation and physics, often demands close collaboration with designers and programmers to maintain both gameplay quality and technical feasibility.
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Senior Gameplay Engineer

Skydance Media

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$150 - $180/hr

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Senior Gameplay AI Engineer

Skydance Games, a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is hiring a Senior Gameplay AI Engineer to build key NPC gameplay features and frameworks. Remote candidates are eligible with legal residence in Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of core gameplay AI systems
  • Drive technical direction for NPC gameplay systems and AI frameworks
  • Own large-scale AI features from concept through ship
  • Identify and resolve performance, scalability, and technical design challenges across gameplay systems
  • Partner closely with Design, Animation, Audio, and Production to define and drive AI feature goals
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance across cross‑functional gameplay initiatives
  • Help establish engineering standards and improve team-wide AI development workflows
Requirements / Qualifications
  • 7+ years of professional gameplay/AI engineering experience
  • Proven experience owning large gameplay or AI systems in a production environment
  • Experience architecting and implementing AI simulation systems and features from scratch using C++, Blueprints, and other tools
  • In‑depth knowledge of industry‑standard gameplay AI simulation systems, techniques and frameworks (e.g., Behavior Trees, FSMs, Utility AI)
  • Demonstrated collaboration with designers, artists, and audio developers to iterate on and refine key AI behaviors and system tunings
  • Ability to take ownership of major systems, maintain development schedules, and drive major implementation tasks
  • Extensive experience with Unreal Engine and its gameplay AI authoring tools, customizing and extending the base engine feature sets
  • Experience with animation techniques driving AI characters (e.g., Animation Blueprints, Montages, Control Rig, MotionMatching)
  • Self‑motivated and self‑directing, willing to pitch in areas beyond direct responsibilities
  • A passionate eye toward delivering quality and highly‑tuned game feel
  • Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong problem‑solving skills
Compensation

The annual salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $150,000 – $180,000. The salary may vary based on location, qualifications, experience, and expertise. The range indicates base salary only and does not include bonus, benefits, or other compensation.

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