Lead AI Designer (Apex Legends)

- Define the creative and technical vision for AI design (enemy, ally, training and NPC behaviors) across all modes of Apex Legends - Lead the cross-disciplinary AI team to execute that creative vision across all Apex gameplay experiences and modes - Design and tune AI systems including perception, combat logic, navigation, coordination, and decision-making frameworks. - Establish reusable AI archetypes, behavior trees, and encounter templates that support a range of combat scenarios. - Lead, mentor, and grow a team of AI designers; provide clear goals, feedback, and support career development. - Collaborate cross-discipline with engineering, animation, and level design to ensure AI systems integrate smoothly into the overall player experience. - Own the quality of AI combat and systemic behaviors, ensuring they meet performance, difficulty, and fun targets. - Collaborate with partner teams (User Research/Analytics/Playtests) to optimize the AI experience - Work in a live game environment partnering with production to plan and manage a live service development schedule and release plan. - 7+ years of professional game design experience, with at least 2 shipped AAA titles (preferably shooters or action games). - Experience leading a team and executing the creative vision - Deep understanding of combat AI, behavior systems and group coordination in shooter gameplay. - Proven experience designing AI for FPS or third-person shooters - Experience with AI scripting tools, visual behavior trees, and debugging environments. - Strong cross-disciplinary communication skills and a track record of collaborating effectively with engineering and animation teams. - Passion for emergent gameplay, player agency, and creating AI that feels alive and reactive. - Quality-first mentality. No ego, just a commitment to get to the best quality experience in-game.