Game Developer – Real-Time Character Chatbot (Unity / Unreal Engine)
Immediate Hire
We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Game Developer with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience to lead the development of our next-generation interactive character chatbot. You will be instrumental in creating a lifelike AI companion that listens to user input, generates intelligent responses via backend APIs, and delivers a highly engaging and animated character experience. This is an immediate-hire position for a creative problem-solver ready to make a significant impact. Key Responsibilities
- Design and Implement core systems for real-time speech processing and character animation within either the Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Integrate real-time speech-to-text (STT) and text-to-speech (TTS) pipelines to enable natural user communication.
- Develop and manage state machines and animation systems (e.g., blendshapes, visemes, and IK rigs) to ensure realistic facial and body animations that sync with speech and emotions.
- Integrate and manage API calls to backend services (like OpenAI, ChatGPT, ElevenLabs etc) to fetch AI-generated responses and map them to character actions and animations.
- Optimize application performance for mobile devices, focusing on memory management, rendering, and CPU usage to ensure a smooth, stable experience.
- Collaborate with artists, designers, and AI engineers to bring the character to life and create a seamless, cohesive user experience.
- Debug and troubleshoot technical issues across the full stack, from character animation to API integration.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of professional experience in game development with either Unity or Unreal Engine .Proficiency in C# (for Unity) or C++ (for Unreal Engine) and experience with relevant scripting languages.Hands-on experience with real-time character animation , including facial blendshapes, lip-syncing (visemes), and state machine management.Proven experience in API integration , particularly with cloud-based AI services.Solid understanding of real-time systems and optimization techniques for mobile platforms.Experience with backend services for real-time applications.Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ARKit or other augmented reality platforms.A strong portfolio showcasing projects with character animation, AI integration, or interactive applications.Familiarity with natural language processing (NLP) concepts.