Lead AI Designer (Apex Legends)

Lead AI Designer (Apex Legends) – Respawn Entertainment

Electronic Arts creates next‑level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Responsibilities

• 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.