NPC AI Engineer

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Role: We are looking for a talented and passionate  NPC AI Engineer  to help create believable, responsive and engaging AI behaviours for video game projects, both for Flix s own proprietary projects and high-profile clients.

You will work closely with Design, Engineering, Animation and other disciplines to develop AI systems and behaviours that bring game worlds and their characters to life. We are looking for someone who is passionate about video games, enjoys solving complex problems and is excited by the challenge of creating AI that makes players feel like they are interacting with a living world.

Responsibilities: Design, implement and iterate NPC AI behaviours and systems, from initial prototype through to production-ready implementation.

Develop systems for NPC decision-making, navigation, perception, combat, reactions and other gameplay behaviours.

Work closely with Designers and other disciplines to translate gameplay requirements into robust and engaging AI systems.

Debug, profile and optimise AI systems, identifying and resolving issues that affect behaviour, performance or player experience.

Playtest and iterate AI behaviours to ensure they are fun, believable, readable and appropriate to the intended gameplay experience.

Contribute to the development of reusable AI tools and systems that can support multiple features and projects.

Essential: Strong programming skills and experience developing gameplay or AI systems.

Good understanding of game AI principles, including behaviour trees, state machines, navigation, perception and decision-making.

Experience implementing, testing and debugging NPC behaviours within a real-time game environment.

Good understanding of gameplay systems and how AI contributes to the overall player experience.

Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to break down complex technical challenges and develop practical solutions.

A genuine  passion for video games and the games industry , with an interest in how AI can create compelling player experiences.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with Design, Engineering, Animation and other disciplines.

Think critically about AI behaviour from both a technical and player perspective.

Create AI that is not only technically robust, but also  fun, readable and believable .

Prototype ideas quickly, test them in-game and iterate based on playtesting and feedback.

Diagnose difficult technical problems and develop practical, maintainable solutions.

Communicate effectively with both technical and creative disciplines.

Learn new technologies and proprietary systems quickly and adapt to changing project requirements.

Take ownership of your work while maintaining a high standard of quality.

Desirable: Experience with  Behaviour Trees, EQS, State Machines, Utility AI or similar AI technologies .

Experience developing combat AI, squad behaviours, companion AI or complex NPC interactions.

Experience working on AAA, co-development, multiplayer, open-world or live-service projects.

Experience with AI optimisation and profiling within large or complex game worlds.

Experience developing reusable AI frameworks, tools or debugging solutions.

What We Offer: Based just outside Birmingham, Flix is made up of welcoming, passionate, active gamers who support one another in all aspects of development. We offer you to: Join a friendly, nurturing work environment with the opportunity to build games as part of an extremely talented, ambitious studio.

Work on market-leading AAA titles and IP with globally reputable studio and publisher partners.

Be part of a sustainably growing game developer studio as we consciously expand our team and projects on a case-by-case basis.

Learn within an independent studio across a wide range of projects and opportunities both internal and external.

Application: Please send through your portfolio and cover letter. If your examples are from previous works with another studio, please make sure samples are cleared for release by copyright owners. Links to an online portfolio are preferable, otherwise we accept showreels via Dropbox or other secure sharing platforms.

Send your application to – careers@flixinteractive.com If you love making games and you would like to contribute to a team and project where your drive and skills will be welcomed and encouraged, then we would love to hear from you.

For more information visit our site –  Flix Interactive Alternatively, call our recruitment team on –  01527 958 177 GDPR COMPLIANCE – When applying for this job you re authorising Flix Interactive to store your application information and distribute it to the appropriate email inboxes of senior team members in order to review your role eligibility.

Your application will be stored on a private cloud based online system for processing. If you would like us to update, delete or refine your application please email info@flixinteractive.com. Your request will be appended within 30 days of receiving your email.

Please note – In compliance with GDPR law your data will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are unable to accept candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this opportunity at this time.

Flix Interactive Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership status. We also encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the gaming industry.

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