Senior AI Engineer; Gameplay – UE; Sports​/Action​/Simulation Games

Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio . We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5 .

We're building reactive, positionally aware AI that understands space, tactics, and timing like a real footballer. We’re looking for a Senior AI Engineer who knows how to design dynamic behaviors and positioning logic for player agents in a soccer video game. This is about more than just pathfinding. You’ll build systems that let players track runs, press intelligently, defend zones, and anticipate passes in a way that feels human.

NOTE: All applications must include a Cover Letter. Please detail your past experience with Sports Game development and relevant soccer experience/fandom, if applicable.

• 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.

• Work with cross‑functional team of 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

• 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

• 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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Computer Games