ENGINEERING - GAMESWhat We DoUnreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll DoWe 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.
In this role, you will- 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
What we're looking for- 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
- Experience working on a live service game is a plus
- Interest in online games is a plus
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEOur 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.
