Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, UEFN

ENGINEERING - GAMES

What We Do

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What You'll Do

Epic Games is looking for an experienced Gameplay AI Systems Programmer to join the Fortnite AI team. We believe 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 UEFN and across the Fortnite ecosystem.

In this role, you will

• Drive, build and maintain core AI systems in UEFN and the wider Fortnite ecosystem, taking a systems-level approach to building a strong performant architecture that will last for years
• Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay AI features used by UEFN creators
• Collaborate with other Fortnite teams and Unreal Engine to improve core AI systems and how they are used in games
• Ensure high-quality user experiences across all platforms we support, paying close attention to usability for developers new to game development on UEFN

What we're looking for

• Experience developing games professionally, including shipping AAA titles that feature gameplay AI
• Experience working with gameplay AI systems (eg Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, Hierarchical Task Networks, Pathfinding, etc.)
• Strong C++ skills to architect and build gameplay AI systems and tools
• Well-versed in games, with the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (especially online games)
• Empathy for creators new to programming and game development and motivated to make AI simple to build without sacrificing power/flexibility
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and able to work independently, with creative problem-solving skills to innovate beyond industry standard solutions
• Experience working on a live service game and console experience is a plus

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & WA).

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. 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.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).