Refactor Games · 3 hours ago
Senior AI Engineer (Gameplay) – UE5 (Sports / Action / Simulation Games)
Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio developing the next generation of professional football video games using Unreal Engine 5. They are looking for a Senior AI Engineer to design dynamic behaviors and positioning logic for player agents in a soccer video game, focusing on creating realistic AI that mimics human behavior on the field.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Console GamesGamingPC GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Work with cross functional team or 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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