Senior Gameplay AI Engineer

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is looking for a Senior Gameplay AI Engineer to help implement gameplay systems in our new engine for the studio’s next AAA project.

The preferred location for this role is Hunt Valley, MD, Austin, TX, San Diego, CA, or Madison, WI. Will consider remote.

Responsibilities

1. Design and architect new game systems
2. Refine systems throughout the development cycle of the project
3. Collaborate with designers, artists, and other engineers for feature development
4. Mentor and guide associate engineers, providing technical expertise and promoting best practices

Qualifications

1. 5+ years’ experience in game development in the capacity of a Gameplay Engineer or AI Engineer
2. Robust programming skills/experience in C++
3. Strong debugging skills
4. Solid architecture, system design, and analytical skills
5. Strong problem-solving ability geared towards creating solutions for creative AI scenarios and challenges
6. Self-motivated with strong collaborative and communication skills

Preferred Skills

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
2. Knowledge of Modern C++ Standards
3. Experience with influence maps, goal-driven behaviors, or similar decision-making systems
4. Experience with Havok AI or other movement behaviors and pathfinding systems
5. Experience with AI in an open world game client/server architecture
6. Prior experience with developing proprietary technology while working in close collaboration with other tools engineers and designers