AI Programmer

One More Level is a game development company with a team of over 70 people, known for creating fast and action-packed games such as Ghostrunner and Ghostrunner 2. They are currently working on Valor Mortis, a game revealed at Gamescom 2025. The company aims to create unique and bold games that challenge AAA productions in audiovisual quality.

• Expertise in Game AI Architecture, including AI decision-making algorithms and AI controller architecture.
• Advanced proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine, with experience writing high-performance code.
• Strong hands-on experience with Unreal Gameplay Ability System (GAS).
• Knowledge of UE5 Blueprint and structured use of Data Assets for data-driven design.
• Involvement in at least two released AA or larger games, with participation from beginning to release in at least one.
• English language proficiency at B2/C1 level.

Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency with Environment Query System (EQS) and advanced NavMesh configuration/optimization.
• Experience with State Trees or advanced Behavior Trees for complex agent state management.
• Understanding of AI-to-Animation pipeline including Animation Blueprints, UAnimInstance, Anim Notifies, Blend Spaces, and Aim Offsets.
• Familiarity with perception algorithms, physics assets, and physics-driven animations.

Nice to have:

• Experience with next-gen AI and integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Unreal Engine 5.
• Ability to work with UE5 source code and modify engine-level systems.
• Familiarity with Motion Warping and Sequencer.
• Portfolio showcasing AI implementations and code samples.

1. Architecture & Core Gameplay AI Development:

• Design and implement advanced AI systems using C++ and Unreal Engine 5's Gameplay Ability System (GAS).
• Create, maintain, and optimize State Trees, Behavior Trees, and data assets for intelligent agent behaviors.
• Maintain and enhance perception algorithms for realistic agent awareness.

2. Navigation, Spatial Awareness & Optimization:

• Implement and fine-tune the Environment Query System (EQS) for tactical spatial reasoning.
• Configure and optimize NavMesh systems for efficient pathfinding.
• Profile, debug, and optimize AI-related code to meet performance budgets.

3. AI-Animation Integration:

• Work with Animation Blueprints to connect AI logic and visual execution.
• Implement Anim Notifies, motion warping, and physics-based animations.

4. Innovation & Next-Gen Systems (R&D):

• Participate in research, prototyping, and integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) within Unreal Engine 5.

5. Collaboration, Quality, and Documentation:

• Collaborate with the Game Design team to translate gameplay mechanics into AI systems.
• Conduct technical testing of AI implementations.
• Author technical design documents and systems documentation.