AI Lead at co-op shooter

1 Month ago • 8-12 Years • Game AI

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead a team of 5 AI programmers in developing dynamic and engaging AI for a AAA co-op shooter. Design and implement AI systems for NPCs, ensuring seamless integration with the game's overall vision. Utilize Unreal Engine systems (EQS, Utility Systems, Perception Systems, Visual Logger) to create polished AI. The role requires extensive experience in AAA game development, Unreal Engine, AI features (behavior trees), and online co-op/multiplayer games. The 10-month contract begins in February 2025, with a full-time commitment and a hybrid work setup in Stockholm.
Must have:
  • Tech Lead experience in AAA production
  • Unreal Engine expertise
  • AI development (behavior trees)
  • Online co-op/multiplayer experience

Job Details

Create AI that makes every encounter feel dynamic, fun, and unforgettable

Leading a team of 5 AI programmers you will drive the AI development on this AAA co-op shooter and help create AI that players will remember.
 


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Your Mission: 

  • Lead the AI team
  • Design and implement AI systems for NPCs
  • Collaborate closely with game teams to ensure AI seamlessly integrates into the game’s overall vision.
  • Work with Unreal Engine systems like EQS, Utility Systems, Perception Systems, and Visual Logger to deliver polished, high-quality AI.


Details:

  • Start date: February 2025
  • Duration: 10 months
  • Occupancy rate: 100% assignment (Full-time)
  • Level: Senior/Lead
  • Work set-up: onsite/hybrid Stockholm

 


Your player profile:

  • Experience working as a Tech Lead on a AAA production
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with developing games in Unreal Engine
  • Experience working with AI features, in particular behaviour trees.
  • Experience working on an online coop/multiplayer game.


Traits:

We believe that being humble, collaborative, and open-minded will take you a long way and is the right way to go. It's a good foundation, even if we do understand that you possess a lot more personal attributes in addition.


Note: 

We believe that the world of gaming can and should include everyone. 

Neither Game Boost, nor our clients tolerate toxic, intolerant behavior ❌☣️


How to Play!

It's quick and simple since we aim for low manual data entry!

This means that you can use your LinkedIn or upload a profile of your liking. 

Fill in a couple of choice questions that will help us get to know you, your skills, and also understand the basics, like when you're available, location, etc.

Yeah, that's it. 

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