Senior Gameplay AI Programmer, UEFN

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Gameplay • $110,000 PA - $160,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games seeks a Senior Gameplay AI Programmer for its Fortnite AI team. The role involves driving, building, and maintaining core AI systems in UEFN and Fortnite, employing a systems-level approach for a performant architecture. Collaboration with art and design teams is crucial for iterating on gameplay AI features used by UEFN creators. The successful candidate will work with other teams to improve core AI systems and ensure high-quality user experiences across all platforms, focusing on usability for developers new to UEFN. Experience shipping AAA titles with gameplay AI using technologies like Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, and Pathfinding is essential.
Must have:
  • Professional game development experience (AAA titles)
  • Gameplay AI systems experience (Behavior Trees, FSMs, etc.)
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Online game design understanding
  • Empathy for new developers
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Live service game experience
  • Console development experience
Perks:
  • 100% benefits coverage for employees and dependents
  • Supplemental medical, dental, vision, etc.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Mental well-being program

Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

PROGRAMMING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

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

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

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).

British Columbia Base Pay Range
$166,195$243,752 CAD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .

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