AI Research Intern Game Development

About Shortgun Games

We are a new-age gaming studio passionately crafting unforgettable experiences for mobile PC and console platforms since 2021. Currently we re developing a high-octane third-person shooter (TPS) that aims to push the boundaries of action gaming. Our mission To merge cutting-edge gameplay with AI-driven creativity and in the process shape the future of game development.

AI is central to this vision from procedural content and adaptive NPCs to AI-powered art workflows. As an AI Research Intern you ll be part of the team exploring how these technologies can revolutionize the way we create and play games.

The Role

This isn t a fetch-and-file internship. You ll be researching bleeding-edge AI tech experimenting with prototypes and directly influencing the future of our development pipeline while directly working with the leadership of the company. Working alongside our AI Engineering team you ll bridge research and real-world implementation testing ideas that could end up in our shipped titles.

If you re passionate about games fascinated by AI and eager to turn theory into practice this internship is your launchpad.

What You ll Do

Scout the Future Research and evaluate emerging AI tools frameworks and APIs for gaming (generative art procedural systems NPC behavior NLP animation etc.).

Test & Prototype Assist in building small-scale AI prototypes in Unreal Engine (C / Python scripting skills a plus).

Translate Complexity Prepare clear reports comparisons and demos that help the engineering team make adoption decisions.

Track Industry Trends Stay ahead of developments in AI for games VR AR and interactive media.

Support Integration Test AI-driven workflows and help document use cases for production teams.

What You Bring

A strong curiosity about AI games and the future where the two intersect.

Basic programming or scripting experience (C or Python preferred).

Familiarity with game engines (Unreal Engine a plus).

Strong research skills with the ability to distill complex tech into actionable insights.

Self-driven proactive and comfortable exploring new tech independently.

Bonus Points If You Have :

Exposure to AI / ML frameworks (PyTorch TensorFlow ONNX).

Academic or hobby projects in AI procedural generation or NLP for games.

Experience tinkering with Unreal Engine Unity or similar engines.

What You ll Gain

This isn t just an internship it s a chance to be at the frontier of AI in gaming. You ll leave with more than just a line on your CV :

Hands-On Experience Work directly with Unreal Engine and cutting-edge AI tools.

Portfolio-Ready Projects Build prototypes and experiments you can showcase to future employers.

Mentorship & Learning Get guided by experienced AI engineers and game developers.

Career Acceleration Learn how experimental AI research translates into shipped games.

Impactful Work Contribute to real projects not just side tasks your findings can influence our game s production.

Studio Experience See what it s like to work inside a fast-moving ambitious gaming startup.

Why Join Shortgun Games

At Shortgun you re not just another intern you re part of the team shaping how AI transforms game development. You ll have the freedom to explore experiment and contribute meaningfully all while building skills that put you ahead of the curve in one of the most exciting frontiers of tech and gaming.

If you ve ever dreamed of combining your love for games with your fascination for AI this is your chance to make it real.

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Key Skills

Robotics,Machine Learning,Python,AI,C / C++,Data Collection,Research Experience,Signal Processing,Natural Language Processing,Computer Vision,Deep Learning,Tensorflow

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 180000 - 360000