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
