AI Engineer - Talent Pool

3 Months ago • 3 Years + • Game AI

Job Summary

Job Description

As an AI Engineer at Ghostpunch Games, you'll design, develop, and refine AI systems for AAA games across PC, console, mobile, and VR/AR platforms. Responsibilities include designing core AI systems (behavior trees, decision-making algorithms, pathfinding), collaborating with designers and artists, optimizing AI for performance, and developing AI tools and utilities. You'll work closely with cross-disciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers. This is a talent pool listing for future project-based opportunities; immediate openings aren't guaranteed.
Must have:
  • 3+ years game dev experience as AI Engineer or Gameplay Programmer
  • Proficiency in C++
  • Knowledge of behavior trees, state machines
  • Experience with pathfinding algorithms
  • Strong communication and teamwork
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with Modern C++ Standards
  • Experience with proprietary AI technology
  • Knowledge of open-world AI systems
  • Familiarity with Havok AI

Job Details

Description

Description

At Ghostpunch Games, part of the PTW family, we collaborate with industry-leading studios to deliver high-impact projects. As an AI Engineer, you will design, develop, and refine artificial intelligence systems that bring dynamic and immersive behaviors to life in AAA-quality games across PC, console, mobile, and VR/AR platforms. Your expertise will play a key role in crafting compelling AI-driven gameplay experiences that captivate players.

About This Opportunity

Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience.

These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the specific requirements of the co-development opportunity.

How We Keep You Engaged

We maintain strong relationships with our talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities. We will check in to confirm your availability and interest.

Our hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, architect, and implement core AI systems, including behavior trees, decision-making algorithms, and pathfinding solutions.
  • Collaborate with designers, artists, and other engineers to integrate AI features that enhance gameplay experiences.
  • Refine and optimize AI systems throughout the project lifecycle to ensure performance and functionality across platforms.
  • Provide technical designs and specifications for AI features and tools.
  • Write and debug core AI code, ensuring maintainable and scalable solutions.
  • Develop tools and utilities to support AI development and testing.
  • Mentor junior engineers, sharing technical expertise and promoting best practices.
  • Proactively identify and address challenges related to AI development, devising creative and effective solutions.
  • Maintain regular communication with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure cohesive development.

Requirements

Experience:

    • 3+ years of experience in game development as an AI Engineer or Gameplay Programmer.
    • Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.

Programming Skills:

    • Proficiency in C++ programming, with the ability to write clear, maintainable, and portable code.
    • Solid understanding of system architecture and design principles.
    • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, particularly for creative AI scenarios.

AI Development Expertise:

    • Knowledge of behavior trees, state machines, goal-driven behaviors, and decision-making systems.
    • Experience with pathfinding algorithms, influence maps, or similar systems.
    • Understanding of performance optimization techniques for AI systems.

Collaboration Skills:

    • Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with experience working closely with designers and artists.
    • Ability to adapt to feedback and iterate effectively during development.

Passion for Gaming: Genuine enthusiasm for crafting immersive AI-driven gameplay experiences.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with Modern C++ Standards.
  • Experience with proprietary AI technology and tools development.
  • Knowledge of open-world AI systems and client/server architecture.
  • Familiarity with Havok AI or similar systems for movement and pathfinding.

Note: Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.

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We’re a global team of passionate, hard-working, ambitious gamers, whose goal is always to make every gamer's experience as perfect as possible. We’re dedicated to helping your players, because they’re part of our community too. We’ve been working hard for players, clients, and the games industry for over 30 years, providing industry-leading services to every part of the globe.


We believe great work gets done by teams who love what they do. This is why we approach every solution with an all-minds-on-deck strategy that leverages our global workforce's strength, creativity, and passion. 

8,500+ passionate gamers

650+ top developers and publishers as clients

5.3 million hours QA testing

7 year average client partner tenure

2,500+ LQA titles


PTW is a boutique games services company with over 40 offices in 16 countries worldwide. Our range of services include quality assurance, localization, player support, community management, art production, game development, and audio production services.


We believe that innovation comes in all sizes, which is why we take on projects of any size and love crafting a custom solution, no matter the scale. 


PTW, comprised of global subsidiaries, is a UK-based holding company formed in 2016 under the umbrella of Poletowin Holdings, Inc. which is listed on the 1st Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange as 3657. 


The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, 1518 Studios and Entalize

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