Senior AI Engineer

Epic GamesCary, 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
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