Senior AI Engineer

Epic Games•Cary, NC

About The Position

We are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to build innovative new experiences and technology. As a Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, you'll play a critical role on a small, focused team. You'll own core AI features and drive collaborative development between programmers, designers, and artists, working with cutting-edge technologies and talented teams to build impactful experiences from concept to delivery.

Requirements

Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles with AI systems
Experience working with AI systems (Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, Pathfinding, Animation, etc.)
Excellent C++ skills with experience developing AI gameplay mechanics and tools
Strong knowledge of games with the ability to articulate design strengths and weaknesses
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal direction
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to find solutions beyond established approaches

Nice To Haves

Experience working on a live service game is a plus
Interest in online games is a plus

Responsibilities

Collaborate with art, design, and engine AI teams to create, iterate on, and improve gameplay AI features
Experiment with game design and iterate rapidly, making strong technical and algorithmic decisions
Drive, build, and maintain core AI systems shared in the Fortnite AI ecosystem
Optimize, debug, and maintain gameplay AI systems to deliver high-quality experiences across all supported platforms

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision HRA
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k with competitive match
Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health (free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents)
Events and company-wide paid breaks
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Paid sabbatical for 7 years of employment