Senior AI Programmer [Remote]

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

We are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to build innovative new experiences and technology. As a Senior Gameplay AI Programmer, 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

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

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 here.

Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337).

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