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
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
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
Preferences
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
Benefits
Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:
100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
Retirement Savings Plan Matching
Career Improvement Plan
Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
Generous Time Off Policy
Company Events - In-Person + Virtual Events
Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks
The estimated base pay range for this role is:
$136,000—$172,000 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.