Turtle Rock Studios
Lead AI Engineer
Job Description
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 AAA title.
Turtle Rock Studios is looking for a Lead AI Engineer to join the team and work on our next big AAA title! The ideal candidate is one who is a great team player and is excited to push the limits on what it takes to make a great game!
Responsibilities
- Responsible for maintaining AI quality, while respecting technical limitations and performance targets.
- Provide mentorship and coaching for team members including but not limited to: 1:1s, career developments, performance evaluations, and goal setting.
- Work closely with the Gameplay Tech Director and design teams to craft memorable gameplay experiences
- 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
- Proactively diagnose and fix bugs in AI and character systems
- Playtest with both the studio and the AI team to review and develop AI characters
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience with one or more shipped titles on multiple platforms
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and teaching abilities
- 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
- Experience developing for modern consoles
- 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 4 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
- 401k Matching
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan
- Career Improvement Plan
- Flexible Work Arrangements – In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
- Generous Time Off Policy
- Company Events – In-Person Summer Family Bash + Halloween Party + Virtual Events
- Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks
The estimated base pay range for this role is:
$140,000—$195,000 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.
