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.