Join Our Adventure in Creating Games

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract Based Full-Time Hours

About Alderon Games:

Alderon Games is a leading video game development company known for creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and collaboration, and we are dedicated to producing high-quality games.

Job Description:

Alderon Games is seeking a skilled Unreal AI Programmer to join our development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced AI systems in Unreal Engine. You’ll work closely with designers, artists, and other programmers to build believable and engaging AI behaviors, ensuring our game worlds feel alive and reactive. This position requires extensive technical knowledge of Unreal Engine, AI development, and gameplay systems integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain AI behaviors and systems using Unreal Engine’s Behavior Trees, EQS, and custom C++ logic.
• Collaborate with designers to translate gameplay requirements into responsive, intelligent AI behaviors.
• Optimize AI performance across a range of systems and gameplay scenarios.
• Debug and resolve complex AI-related issues, ensuring stability and performance.
• Work closely with the broader programming team to integrate AI seamlessly with gameplay systems.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and support the growth of team members in AI-related disciplines.
• Help improve AI development tools and workflows within the Unreal Engine pipeline.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an AI Programmer or Gameplay Programmer with a focus on AI in Unreal Engine projects.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine’s AI systems (Behavior Trees, EQS) and C++ programming.
• Solid understanding of AI architecture, pathfinding, state machines, and decision-making systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Prior work with agile development teams, Jira or similar task tracking tools, Google Workplace tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multiplayer AI synchronization and network considerations.
• Familiarity with perception systems, navigation meshes, and crowd simulation.
• Knowledge of machine learning or procedural generation techniques is a plus.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• A creative, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• The opportunity to work on innovative and exciting projects.
• Remote work options and flexible work hours.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.

Note: all applications must be accompanied by a resume and cover letter.