Intermediate AI Software Engineer, Unreal Engine 5

Blackbird Interactive

Intermediate AI Software Engineer at Blackbird Interactive developing AI systems in Unreal Engine 5. Collaborating with design and animation for character behavior in gaming.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$108,000 - CA$168,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement enemy and companion behavior, perception systems, decision-making trees, and high-level strategies using Behavior Trees, EQS, MassAI, and GAS.
Design scalable, modular AI systems that support a range of enemy types, factions, and emergent behaviors across PC and console targets.
Leverage UE5’s MassEntity and crowd simulation systems to support large-scale AI interactions and tactical group behaviors.
Work closely with designers and animators to bring characters to life and ensure AI reacts believably and responsively in gameplay.
Profile and tune AI performance across platforms; diagnose and fix bugs to meet framerate and memory targets.
Participate in code reviews, provide mentorship to junior developers, and contribute to best practices in AI code and design.
Stay on top of UE5 AI tech advancements, prototype new techniques, and share your findings through internal demos and discussions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional experience with C++ in Unreal Engine 4/5, with a focus on AI or gameplay systems.
Hold a BSc in Computer Science or a college diploma in software engineering, game programming, or a closely related field.
Have shipped at least one commercial title featuring substantial AI contributions.
Have strong understanding of AI architecture, finite state machines, utility systems, pathfinding, and agent behaviors.
Enjoy prototyping quickly and iterating based on playtest data and cross-functional feedback.
Communicate clearly across disciplines and write clean, maintainable code.
Are comfortable with Perforce, Git, or similar version control and modern debugging tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Unreal Engine 4Unreal Engine 5Behavior TreesEQSMassAIGASAI architecturefinite state machinespathfinding

Soft Skills

mentorshipcommunicationprototypingiteratingcross-functional feedbackcode reviewsproblem-solvingcollaborationclean coderesponsiveness

Certifications

BSc in Computer Sciencecollege diploma in software engineeringgame programming