Senior AI Gameplay Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior AI Gameplay Programmer (C++/Unreal Engine): Leading the technical development of AI systems to create reactive and challenging game worlds with an accent on enemy behaviors, decision-making frameworks, and perception systems. Focus on architecting scalable AI for multiplayer environments, implementing navigation and group coordination, and optimizing real-time performance.

Location: Based in Stockholm

Company

Independent developer, publisher, and distributor of PC and console games, known for the hit IP PAYDAY.

What you will do

• Architect and implement complex AI systems, including perception, decision-making, and group coordination for multiplayer environments.
• Act as the primary technical authority for AI programming, shaping the system direction from concept to live.
• Collaborate with game directors and designers to ensure AI features are technically sound and creatively aligned.
• Identify and resolve systemic AI issues across development and live environments.
• Define and evolve AI programming standards and architecture patterns for the team.
• Mentor junior programmers on AI architecture, debugging, and gameplay systems.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as an AI or Gameplay Programmer with multiple shipped titles, including senior or lead roles.
• Expert proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine (Behavior Trees, EQS, and Navigation systems).
• Strong understanding of AI concepts: FSM, GOAP, and perception systems.
• Solid grounding in gameplay architecture, physics, animation integration, and real-time performance optimization.
• Ability to drive AI features end-to-end with minimal guidance.
• Must be based in Stockholm.

Nice to have

• Experience with live service games, AI balancing, and post-launch iteration.
• Familiarity with performance profiling, optimization tools, and engine-level debugging.