Gameplay AI Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Gameplay AI Software Engineer (Unreal Engine 5): Developing and optimizing AI systems and character behaviors for a new original title with an accent on performant perception and decision-making systems. Focus on architecting scalable AI features, implementing navigation and pathfinding, and establishing UE5 engineering standards.

Location: Remote (Must be based in Canada) with Pacific-time overlap required

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio working on a new original title using Unreal Engine 5.

What you will do

• Design and implement robust, flexible AI features, behaviors, and NPC systems.
• Optimize perception and decision-making systems to ensure high performance.
• Develop and debug complex navigation and pathfinding systems.
• Establish engineering best practices for UE5, including code review standards and profiling workflows.
• Collaborate with design and content teams to prototype and integrate AI-driven gameplay experiences.
• Integrate and maintain AI middleware across multiple platforms.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional game development experience with a track record of technical leadership.
• Strong professional proficiency in C++ and Unreal Engine (gameplay architecture and runtime systems).
• Deep experience building scalable, designer-friendly gameplay systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Blueprints and AI decision-making tools (Behavior Trees, Utility AI).
• Proven confidence in using navigation and pathfinding systems.
• Must be based in Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience with UE5-specific systems such as StateTree, Blackboards, and EQS.
• Familiarity with Perforce, Jenkins, and the Unreal Build System/Gauntlet.