Senior Software Engineer, NPC/Gameplay
EmployerAbsurd Ventures
LocationSan Rafael
Pay$170,000 – $190,000 per year
Posted2026-10-23
Confirmed open2026-10-26
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About this role
Summary We are seeking a Senior NPC/Gameplay Engineer to build game features that bring characters to life in Unreal Engine 5. You will work on how both the player and NPCs behave: how they move, act, react, and interact with the world and with each other, and how those behaviors turn into believable, responsive animation on screen. This role sits where NPC behavior, gameplay, and animation…
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