Senior Game AI Designer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Game AI Designer based in Canada.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior game designer to shape intelligent, engaging NPC experiences within a high-mobility action <game.You>’ll design enemies and AI behaviors that directly influence gameplay, challenge, and player immersion.The role combines creative game design with hands-on technical implementation using modern game engines and AI <systems.You>’ll collaborate closely with designers, engineers, producers, and leadership throughout the development process.Player data, feedback, and behavioral analytics will help you continuously refine and improve AI <experiences.You>’ll join a fully remote, collaborative environment that values autonomy, experimentation, transparency, and continuous improvement.This is a chance to make a meaningful creative and technical contribution to an ambitious multiplayer gaming experience.

Accountabilities

• Design and develop exciting, engaging enemies and NPC experiences for a unique, high-mobility action game.
• Create detailed AI design specifications, technical documentation, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate closely with game designers and engineers on NPC creation, scripting, behavior trees, and AI systems.
• Work with producers to plan upcoming AI development work, identify dependencies, and coordinate priorities.
• Analyze player data, feedback, and heatmaps to evaluate AI performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Iterate on AI behaviors and encounters based on gameplay insights and player experience.
• Present and pitch detailed AI concepts and designs to leads and directors, incorporating feedback into final designs.
• Contribute to a collaborative development culture focused on experimentation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in game design, AI game development, or a closely related field.
• Strong passion for competitive and/or strategic multiplayer games and a professional understanding of how NPCs contribute to these experiences.
• Strong technical expertise with Unreal Engine or an equivalent AAA game engine.
• Senior-level proficiency with Blueprint scripting and AI behavior trees.
• Demonstrated ability to translate creative concepts into practical, technically sound AI systems.
• Experience collaborating effectively with programmers, designers, producers, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to use player data and feedback to improve game systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting ideas to senior creative and technical stakeholders.
• Background or formal education in game design, programming, or a related discipline.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and contribute effectively within a fully remote development environment.

Benefits

• Fully remote working environment with support for team members across multiple regions.
• Generous paid time off allowance.
• Summer and winter studio closures in addition to regular PTO.
• Private medical and dental healthcare.
• Private mental health support.
• Generous annual health and wellbeing allowance.
• Discretionary studio bonus.
• High-end technology and equipment for your home setup.
• Additional benefits depending on your region.
• A culture built around autonomy, honesty, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to contribute to an ambitious, once-in-a-career game project.
• A strong emphasis on meaningful work, player experience, and making the most of development time.