Senior AI Engineer - Contract
United States·IrvineseniorQuick Summary
At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow.
Maintain and extend core AI and character systems Author AI behaviors for in-game characters Work with design team to create playable spaces conducive to AI interaction Revise and tune characters based on design goals and playtest feedback Profile…
Comfortable working directly with designers in an iterative environment Solid understanding of different aspects of game AI (navigation, behavior, etc) At least one shipped game Proficiency in C/C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio Strong communication…
At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next hit title.
We're seeking an experienced contract Sr. AI Engineer to maintain and extend the AI systems at the heart of our game. In this role, you'll author character behaviors, collaborate closely with designers to shape AI-friendly playspaces, and tune characters through playtesting. All while keeping performance within tight CPU and memory budgets.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Maintain and extend core AI and character systems
- →Author AI behaviors for in-game characters
- →Work with design team to create playable spaces conducive to AI interaction
- →Revise and tune characters based on design goals and playtest feedback
- →Profile and optimize code to meet memory and CPU budgets
Requirements
~1 min read- Comfortable working directly with designers in an iterative environment
- Solid understanding of different aspects of game AI (navigation, behavior, etc)
- At least one shipped game
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Solid math skills
- Previous work on Multiplayer Action Games and FPS's a plus
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Engineering
- Unreal Engine 5 experience
- Shipped a console game
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
- First seen
- May 16, 2026
- Last seen
- May 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 60%
- Scored at
- May 16, 2026
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Senior AI Engineer - Contract