AI Developer (UE) (вакансія неактивна)

Volmi — A Virtuos Studio is an outsourcing company that specializes in game development and game content creation. Over the past 9 years, we have successfully completed over a thousand different projects and have gained considerable experience in creating 2D and 3D art, as well as developing turnkey games. Since 2022, we have been a part of Virtuos, the world’s leading game developer, and have become the first Virtuos studio in Eastern Europe.

In particular, we have contributed to the development of popular games such as Diablo 2: Resurrected, Metro Exodus, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, Smite, Paladins, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, and Marvel Snap. Therefore our team creates high-end gaming content and games for various Mobile, PC, Console, and VR projects.

Join our team of like-minded people passionate about a common goal and love for games as an Unreal Engine AI Developer!

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Design and implement AI features for enemy factions, bosses, ranged/magic combat, tactics, patrols, state evaluation;
• Create scalable behavior architecture for open-world encounters;
• Implement perception, EQS queries, spatial reasoning, and navigation logic;
• Work closely with animation and combat design to achieve fluid and reactive enemy performance;
• Optimize AI performance at scale for next-gen hardware;
• Support designers and animators with clear tools and workflows;
• Participate in planning, reviews, and knowledge-sharing rituals.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 5+ years of professional experience in Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5) development;
• Strong experience with:
  
  • Behavior Trees, Blackboards, EQS;
  • Perception systems and navigation/obstacle avoidance;
  • Combat AI for melee and ranged encounters;
  • AI debugging/profiling tools.
• Proven contributions to sophisticated enemy behaviors in shipped or advanced prototype titles;
• Solid math and optimization skills for real-time systems;
• Excellent English communication and proactive remote collaboration;
• Self-organized, reliable, and comfortable working in a distributed, cross-functional team.

Will be a plus:

• Experience with sandbox or emergent systemic AI;
• Group tactics, threat evaluation, influence maps;
• Dynamic crowd simulation or procedural animation sync with behavior;
• Experience with first- or third-person action RPGs.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• VOLMI collaborates with leading global studios and publishers, allowing you to work on diverse and innovative game projects;

• The company provides opportunities for professional advancement, including access to training, workshops, and other learning programs, helping employees develop their skills and knowledge;

• Clear and transparent employee growth assessment system with regular feedback for your career development;

• As part of Virtuos, VOLMI offers access to an international network of studios, opening up opportunities to work on global projects and with teams from around the world;

• The VOLMI environment values creativity and innovation, allowing employees to realize their ideas and participate in exciting creative processes;

• The modern office is located in the heart of Kyiv — on Podil, one of the most atmospheric districts of the city;
• Medical insurance;

• Support for employees during blackouts to ensure uninterrupted work both in the office and remotely for employees outside the Kyiv region;

• The possibility of remote work and flexible schedule on corporate equipment;

• A transparent system for employment types and interaction with employees, as the company is a resident of Diia.City;
• Opportunities to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects.

We always welcome new talented professionals, so we are waiting for your CV with a link to portfolio!