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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Prosum. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Prosum Technical Recruiter at Prosum | Tech Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Strategy Job Summary We are seeking a versatile Senior Unreal Engine Game Programmer with deep expertise in gameplay programming, character controls (3Cs), game mechanics, networked gameplay, and AI bot systems. This role demands a well-rounded programmer passionate about creating immersive experiences and skilled at collaborating across disciplines to deliver a polished, scalable game. You’ll be instrumental in developing AI bots, core gameplay mechanics, and character interactions that provide players with an engaging, responsive game world. 80-90% of this role will be spend in coding Unreal Engine Responsibilities AI Bot Development: Design, implement, and refine AI bot behaviors, enhancing interactions and responsiveness to create a challenging and immersive experience. Develop Gameplay Features: Build and integrate gameplay mechanics, character controls, player movement, combat, and UI to create a cohesive game experience. Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with designers, artists, and programmers to iterate on gameplay and AI features, contributing technical insights that enhance the player experience. Architect Core Systems: Develop foundational systems supporting gameplay, networking, and AI, with scalability and stability in mind. Optimize and Troubleshoot: Identify and address performance issues across CPU, GPU, and network, focusing on improving both the game's stability and the AI systems' efficiency. Maintain Code Quality: Write, review, and maintain robust, scalable code that supports efficient workflows and empowers the team. Prototype and Iterate: Rapidly prototype gameplay and AI features, integrating feedback and iterating to align with the game’s vision. Requirements Qualifications Experience: 4+ years in game development, with experience in Unreal Engine and at least one shipped title, ideally a multiplayer game. Technical Skills: Strong Blueprints and C++ skills with experience in gameplay mechanics, AI bot development, networking, character movement, and optimization. AI Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with AI techniques that encompass buildings engaging and interactive bots using Behavior Trees, EQS, SubTrees, Blackboards, and done with performance of these bot behaviors in mind. Collaborative Mindset: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams. Problem-Solving Ability: A proactive, innovative approach to solving technical challenges and improving the game experience across all systems. Passion and Drive: Personally driven to create insanely fun, engaging gameplay experiences that captivate players Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Entertainment Providers and Technology, Information and Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Prosum by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Game Developer” roles. Los Angeles, CA $120,000 - $210,000 2 weeks ago Perforce Software Engineer - .NET, Game Creation Game Designer III - VALORANT, Competitive Systems Game Research & Development Intern, Engine Research Beverly Hills, CA $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 4 months ago Staff Software Engineer - VALORANT, Foundations, Build Platforms Junior / Mid -Level Designer - Experiential/Digital Associate Technical Lighter - Infinity Ward Associate Technical Lighter - Infinity Ward Staff Software Engineer, Game UI - Teamfight Tactics Quality Assurance Test Coordinator - Activision Beverly Hills, CA $140,000.00 - $210,000.00 4 days ago Beverly Hills, CA $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 3 days ago Principal Game Designer, Progression and Economy - Unpublished R&D Product Build Cutting-Edge User Experiences with AI-Powered Video — Join Us Remote Senior Game Developer - Unity 2D, UI Toolkit Principal Software Engineer, Backend Architecture - Unpublished R&D Product Core Game Designer (Unreal Engine 5 / Sports) Los Angeles, CA $135,000 - $194,000 5 hours ago Santa Monica, CA $170,000 - $210,000 8 months ago Culver City, CA $169,600 - $253,000 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prosum

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