🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll lead AI and combat design for an unannounced BioShock title at Cloud Chamber, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to create emergent player experiences. You'll own AI implementation and combat scenarios from prototype to ship, ensuring high-quality interactive characters that support the creative vision. This role offers the chance to work on a beloved franchise with a studio known for its creative ambition.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Design and implement interactive AI characters and combat scenarios.
• Own AI and combat implementation in cross-disciplinary pods.
• Develop working prototypes of AI and combat gameplay.
• Create detailed design documentation and communicate progress.

📋 Requirements

• Shipped at least one AAA title as a designer responsible for AI combatants.
• 5+ years professional experience in video game design.
• Deep understanding of game mechanics, combat systems, and AI NPC design.
• Experience with established game toolsets and development pipelines.

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience working across multi-site teams.
• Strong presentation and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of industry standard AI and progression systems.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Bonus and/or equity awards
• 🏖️ Paid vacation (15-25 days per year)
• 🏥 Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance
• 🏦 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 🎉 14 paid holidays per year

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Phone Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3Design Challenge/Portfolio Review· 60 min
4. 4Hiring Manager Interview· 45 min
5. 5Offer· N/A