R16 Interactive is a lean, high-caliber team building Tale’s Edge, a gritty action-adventure RPG set in a shared universe of dark, reimagined Grimm’s fairy tales. We’re part of the AA resurgence: grasping AAA polish while executing lean and in the open as an independent studio. We value hunger, bold ideas, and the grit it takes to make a game worth playing.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Technical Designer with deep Unreal Engine experience and a strong understanding of AI. Your work will shape the living systems that make our NPCs and world feel reactive, authentic, and surprising.

Who thrives here:

• System thinkers who see both the creative and technical sides.
• Builders who can make tools and frameworks that speed the whole team.
• Detail-oriented contributors who still move quickly.
• Rational optimists — excited by potential, grounded in execution.

Responsibilities:

• Design, prototype, and implement AI systems (UE5 State Trees, EQS, perception).
• Build tools and pipelines that empower designers to create content efficiently.
• Collaborate across design, engineering, and art to deliver scalable systems.

Requirements:

• Unreal Engine mastery with focus on AI frameworks.
• Proven credits on at least one shipped PC/console title.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Additional Details:

• Location: Remote (Anywhere)
• Job Type: Full Time / Contract
• Experience: Senior (5+ years)
• Compensation: Competitive within global market bands