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Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, Game Foundation

Full-Time

Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, Game Foundation at Epic Games

Company Epic Games
Location Cary
How You'll Work onsite
Level senior
Sector Technology
Posted Posted on March 8, 2026

Job Description

Job Overview

We're seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay AI Engineer to join our Fortnite Game Foundations team. As a key member of our team, you will help redefine Fortnite's systems in Unreal Engine 6, using Scene Graph and Verse.

Responsibilities

  • Drive initiatives with minimal oversight to build strong, performant foundations that will last for years
  • Analyze current Fortnite LLM systems and develop a strategic plan to unify them into NPC systems
  • Improve current Reinforcement Learning strategies to target
  • Ensure high-quality user experiences across all supported platforms, with attention to usability for developers new to UEFN

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
  • Experience with live service games and consoles is a plus
  • Experience in Machine Learning or LLM technologies; prior exposure through work, courses, or personal projects

Benefits

Epic Games offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents. We also offer a 401k with competitive match, long-term disability, life insurance, and a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health.

What We Offer

  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • 7 years of employment recognition with a paid sabbatical
  • Company-wide paid breaks and events
  • A collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment
  • The opportunity to work on award-winning games and engine technology
  • A competitive salary and benefits package

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Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, Game Foundation

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