Senior AI Engineer (Gameplay) – UE5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)
Refactor Games, Beverly Hills, CA, United States
Refactor Games is a
AAA sports video game studio
. We are developing the next generation of professional
football (soccer) video games
using
Unreal Engine 5
.
We're building reactive, positionally aware AI that understands space, tactics, and timing like a real footballer. We’re looking for a Senior AI Engineer who knows how to design dynamic behaviors and positioning logic for player agents in a soccer video game. This is about more than just pathfinding. You’ll build systems that let players track runs, press intelligently, defend zones, and anticipate passes in a way that feels human.
NOTE:
All applications must include a Cover Letter. Please detail your past experience with Sports Game development and relevant soccer experience/fandom, if applicable.
Experience
5+ years developing games for console and/or PC, ideally in sports or competitive multiplayer.
At least 1 shipped high-quality football (soccer) title or a similar sports game.
What You’ll Work On
Work with cross‑functional team of engineers, animators, and designers on developing and optimizing NPC AI behaviors for sports simulation games
Architect, design, and implement highly efficient, tunable, and flexible NPC AI systems
Develop and optimize AI features using Unreal Engine Blueprints and C++
Provide direction and advice on technical decisions, architecture, and workflow optimization to ensure successful AI integration
Set high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability
Requirements
5+ years of experience building real-time AI for games
Strong knowledge of decision trees, utility AI, state machines, and blackboard systems
Deep understanding of soccer tactics and positional play
Experience with Unreal Engine 5 behavior trees, EQS, and AI controllers
Proficient in C++ with strong debugging and profiling skills
Bonus Points
Built AI for sports, RTS, or squad‑based shooter titles
Experience with adaptive difficulty or player modeling
Love of football—especially if you know what a regista or inverted fullback is
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Computer Games
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AAA sports video game studio
. We are developing the next generation of professional
football (soccer) video games
using
Unreal Engine 5
.
We're building reactive, positionally aware AI that understands space, tactics, and timing like a real footballer. We’re looking for a Senior AI Engineer who knows how to design dynamic behaviors and positioning logic for player agents in a soccer video game. This is about more than just pathfinding. You’ll build systems that let players track runs, press intelligently, defend zones, and anticipate passes in a way that feels human.
NOTE:
All applications must include a Cover Letter. Please detail your past experience with Sports Game development and relevant soccer experience/fandom, if applicable.
Experience
5+ years developing games for console and/or PC, ideally in sports or competitive multiplayer.
At least 1 shipped high-quality football (soccer) title or a similar sports game.
What You’ll Work On
Work with cross‑functional team of engineers, animators, and designers on developing and optimizing NPC AI behaviors for sports simulation games
Architect, design, and implement highly efficient, tunable, and flexible NPC AI systems
Develop and optimize AI features using Unreal Engine Blueprints and C++
Provide direction and advice on technical decisions, architecture, and workflow optimization to ensure successful AI integration
Set high standards for code quality, performance, and maintainability
Requirements
5+ years of experience building real-time AI for games
Strong knowledge of decision trees, utility AI, state machines, and blackboard systems
Deep understanding of soccer tactics and positional play
Experience with Unreal Engine 5 behavior trees, EQS, and AI controllers
Proficient in C++ with strong debugging and profiling skills
Bonus Points
Built AI for sports, RTS, or squad‑based shooter titles
Experience with adaptive difficulty or player modeling
Love of football—especially if you know what a regista or inverted fullback is
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Computer Games
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