Destiny Senior Gameplay Engineer - AI

Do you encounter creatures in games and wish you could make them smarter, or even better more fun to fight against?

As an AI engineer at Bungie, you will help build the future of our AI technology. You will work closely with the design and animation teams to build the future of Destiny combatants. Most importantly, you will work with a fun, dedicated, and energetic team devoted to making Destiny an incredible experience for players everywhere.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate daily with a cross-disciplinary team to build amazing new experiences
• Provide AI technical guidance, ranging from short-term problem solving to long-term roadmap planning
• Build and maintain production quality C/C++ code
• Learn, extend, and maintain production workflows and tools

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Prior AI engineering experience
• Good understanding of the state of the art in game characters, including AI and/ or physics
• Professional experience as a software engineer working in C/C++
• Strong math background (vector geometry, linear algebra, etc.)
• Experience working on a team and excellent communication skills

Nice-to-have Skills

• Combatant design experience
• Experience working in Agile software development (Scrum, Lean, Less, etc.)
• Management Experience

Listed below is this role's base pay range. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly). This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.

Bellevue Pay Range

$156,000 — $183,000 USD

So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that members of certain underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees who are located outside of a Bungie approved state will need to establish residency in an approved state within 45 days of their start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.