Intermediate AI Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

We’re looking for an intermediate AI-focused engineer to help build rich, systemic character behaviors in our Unreal Engine 5 projects. You’ll design and implement scalable, responsive AI systems in C++ and Blueprints, collaborate deeply with design and animation, and grow your expertise across modern UE5 subsystems like MassEntity and Gameplay Ability System.

This role is remote-friendly in Canada (Pacific-time overlap required).

AI Behavior Development – Implement enemy and companion behavior, perception systems, decision-making trees, and high-level strategies using Behavior Trees, EQS, MassAI, and GAS.

AI Systems Architecture – Design scalable, modular AI systems that support a range of enemy types, factions, and emergent behaviors across PC and console targets.

Simulation & Group Dynamics – Leverage UE5’s MassEntity and crowd simulation systems to support large-scale AI interactions and tactical group behaviors.

Cross-disciplinary Collaboration – Work closely with designers and animators to bring characters to life and ensure AI reacts believably and responsively in gameplay.

Performance & Optimization – Profile and tune AI performance across platforms; diagnose and fix bugs to meet framerate and memory targets.

Technical Leadership – Participate in code reviews, provide mentorship to junior developers, and contribute to best practices in AI code and design.

Continuous Learning – Stay on top of UE5 AI tech advancements, prototype new techniques, and share your findings through internal demos and discussions.

Have 3+ years of professional experience with C++ in Unreal Engine 4/5 , with a focus on AI or gameplay systems.

Hold a BSc in Computer Science or a college diploma in software engineering, game programming, or a closely related field.

Have shipped at least one commercial title featuring substantial AI contributions.

Have strong understanding of AI architecture , finite state machines, utility systems, pathfinding, and agent behaviors.

Enjoy prototyping quickly and iterating based on playtest data and cross-functional feedback.

Communicate clearly across disciplines and write clean, maintainable code.

Are comfortable with Perforce, Git , or similar version control and modern debugging tools.

Deep familiarity with Gameplay Ability System , MassEntity , and Chaos physics .

Experience building tools or editors for AI designers.

Knowledge of behavior modeling, combat AI, procedural animation, or machine learning techniques.

Passion for immersive character behavior and narrative AI.