About the job

Datascope Recruitment is hiring a Lead AI Engineer in the UK to work on advanced AI navigation technology, with relocation and visa support available for eligible candidates. In this role, you will lead development of AI systems focused on gameplay and navigation, using C++ and Unreal Engine blueprint scripting while contributing to high-quality game AI architecture and technical leadership. The position requires extensive experience in Game AI, strong C++ expertise, and prior leadership experience, with ideal candidates having 8+ years working in AI or gameplay programming environments. This opportunity offers the chance to work within the UK games technology sector on innovative AI-driven systems while advancing into a senior technical leadership role in a collaborative hybrid work setup.