Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, Game Foundation

Epic Games • Cary, NC

28d

About The Position

Epic Games is seeking an experienced Gameplay/AI Systems Programmer to join the Fortnite Game Foundations team. Our group develops new technology for Unreal Engine 6, with a focus on adapting Fortnite's systems to it. Using Scene Graph and Verse, you will help redefine Fortnite's systems in this new framework. This is a rare opportunity to help shape Epic's game engine while contributing to one of the world's most acclaimed games.

Requirements

• Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles featuring gameplay AI
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong understanding of gameplay AI systems such as Behaviour Trees, Finite State Machines, and Pathfinding
• Strong C++ skills for building efficient gameplay AI systems and tools
• Empathy for creators new to programming and game development, with a drive to make AI easy to use without losing flexibility or power

Nice To Haves

• Experience with live service games and consoles is a plus
• Experience with Machine Learning (ML) or Large Language Models (LLMs) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives with minimal oversight to build strong, performant foundations that will last for years
• Analyze current systems and develop strategic plans to transition them into UE6
• Tackle complex low-level problems to optimize or deliver high-performance systems
• Collaborate with Fortnite and Unreal Engine teams to align live systems with the UE6 metaverse philosophy
• Ensure high-quality user experiences across all supported platforms, with attention to usability for developers new to UEFN

Benefits

• We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
• We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
• Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.
• We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees