AI Designer [Black Budget]

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

We are KRAFTON – a collective of independent game development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging entertainment experiences for gamers across the world.

Since the release of our flagship title – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS – in 2017, it has become one of the highest selling video games of all time with over 70 million copies sold.

We are headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with regional KRAFTON offices located across the globe.

Our Amsterdam Office is KRAFTON’s EMEA Headquarters which covers the Europe, Middle East & Africa, and the CIS regions, with teams dedicated to Publishing, Esports, Content, Communications and General Operations. These teams support all local offices and development studios in our region.

Onsite, our Amsterdam Office also houses PUBG Studios which is busy with the development of an exciting new IP, currently known as Project “Black Budget”.

Our team is looking for an experienced AI Designer who can design NPC behaviors and combat mechanics to create memorable and challenging gameplay experiences.

Basic Roles and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the game design and programming teams to understand the game's mechanics, level design, and narrative.
• Design and implement NPCs and prototypes in collaboration with the AI programmers.
• Balance the difficulty and challenge of AI behavior to ensure an enjoyable player experience.
• Create, test, and iterate on AI systems based on feedback from playtesting and data analysis.
• Document and communicate AI specifications and guidelines to the development team.

We are ideally looking for:

• A solid understanding of AI techniques, such as pathfinding, decision-making, and state machines.
• Experience with Unreal Engine and its AI-related tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for First Person Shooter and Open World games.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• An allowance to cover the Dutch mandatory health insurance
• 25 paid + 4 extra paid working days off a year
• Relocation package
• Pension scheme
• A commuter allowance
• A range of snacks & drinks
• Full assistance with visas and the 30% ruling applications when the candidate is eligible

More about our Amsterdam office…

Our office is situated in the Amsterdam Zuid area, a buzzing business hub in the southern part of the city.

Close to our office you can find a broad choice of cuisine – such as the iconic Market 33 Food Hall, offering vibrant social settings.

Also, nearby is one of the main public transportation hubs – Amsterdam Zuid train, metro, tram & bus station, bringing the city’s highlights close, be it one of the many museums, canals, parks, or culinary experiences you are interested in.

Likewise, our Amsterdam team reflects the city’s diverse atmosphere – being mainly expats, we currently represent more than 40 different nationalities, and we are still expanding our team!

We welcome all applications!

We are proud to have such a multicultural environment and we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and harmonious atmosphere for everyone to thrive in. We invite applications from all genders, sexual orientations, races, colors, religions, and ages.

If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, then apply right away!