Unreal Engine Programmer; Generalist​/AI & Animation Specialist

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Otisco Studios, an ambitious indie studio based in Orlando, FL, is looking for skilled Unreal Engine programmers to join our team for our next title, Road Less Taken, a first-person horror survival adventure set in a vast, haunted forest. Players scavenge, craft, and survive against mysterious entities lurking in the dark — with their RV as their lifeline.

We’re seeking Unreal Engine 5 generalists and specialized programmers experienced in Animation Blueprints
, AI Behavior Trees
, and gameplay systems
. You’ll work alongside artists and designers to bring immersive, realistic gameplay to life in a dynamic, procedural open world.

• Develop and maintain gameplay systems using Unreal Engine Blueprints and/or C++
• Create and manage AI behaviors using Behavior Trees, Blackboards, and EQS
• Implement and optimize Animation Blueprints
  , state machines, and event-driven animation logic
• Collaborate with the design team to prototype and refine core gameplay loops
• Work with environmental and technical artists to ensure smooth pipeline integration
• Optimize performance for large, procedural open-world environments
• Participate in weekly reviews, meet deadlines, and communicate progress clearly
• Debug, test, and iterate on gameplay features for stability and polish

• 4+ years of experience with Unreal Engine (Blueprints and/or C++)
• Strong understanding of Blueprint fundamentals (functions, arrays, loops, timelines, lerp)
• Experience with AI development (Behavior Trees, Blackboards, perception systems)
• Experience with Animation Blueprints and gameplay logic integration
• Familiarity with version control systems (Perforce or Git)
• Understanding of the 3D art and game development pipeline (modeling, materials, optimization)
• Experience working on 5+ projects (personal, academic, or professional)
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a remote environment

• Experience with procedural generation or PCG tools
• Knowledge of environmental interaction systems or survival game mechanics
• Understanding of multiplayer replication and co-op systems
• Experience profiling and optimizing for performance (GPU/CPU)

• Collaborative, ambitious, and fast-paced indie studio environment
• Creative freedom and input on gameplay direction
• Weekly team meetings, clear milestones, and a chance to ship your work
• Credit on a commercial PC title and potential for long-term employment

Explore a vast, haunted forest where survival is never guaranteed. Scavenge food, collect water, and fight exhaustion as you push deeper into the woods. Your RV is your lifeline — upgrade it to reach new camps, uncover hidden secrets, and survive the monsters lurking in the dark.