Ruijia Huang

Ruijia Huang is a Gameplay Programmer at Santa Monica Studio, specializing in Game AI and intelligent gameplay systems. Her work focuses on NPC behavior, animal behavior, decision-making logic, and interactive player mechanics, combining technical precision with a strong understanding of gameplay and player experience.

Huang has been recognized for her technical excellence, industry impact, and leadership potential. She also supports the wider game development community through judging, mentoring, guest speaking, and providing constructive feedback to emerging developers.

As a juror, Huang brings a technically informed and player-focused perspective, evaluating implementation quality, system depth, gameplay clarity, innovation, and overall experience. She is particularly passionate about recognizing projects that advance gameplay design and technology.