AI Programmer

Epic Games•Montreal, QC

13d

About The Position

Epic Games is looking for an experienced AI Programmer to join the Fortnite Battle Royal AI team. We believe that the best gameplay experiences are driven by collaboration and iteration between gameplay programmers, designers, and artists. You will play a critical role in driving future gameplay AI features in Fortnite.

Requirements

Experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles with AI experience
Experience working with AI systems (Behavior Trees, Finite State Machine, Pathfinding, etc.)
Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and design AI gameplay mechanics and tools
Well-versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (an interest in online games is preferred)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working on a live service game is a plus
Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions

Responsibilities

Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay AI features
Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong structural and algorithmic decisions are made
Drive, build and maintain core AI systems in the Fortnite AI ecosystem
Collaborate with engine AI developers to improve AI systems
Ensure high-quality user experiences across all platforms we support
Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay AI systems

Benefits

100% paid benefits for employees and dependents
Supplemental medical coverage
Supplemental dental coverage
Supplemental vision coverage
Critical illness coverage
Telemedicine
Life and AD&D insurance
Long term disability insurance
Weekly indemnity (short term disability)
Retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health (free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents)