Senior Gameplay AI Programmer, Game Foundation - Epic Games

ENGINEERING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal 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 Do

Epic Games is seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay AI Engineer with an interest in Machine Learning (ML) / Large Language Models (LLMs) to join the Fortnite Game Foundations team. Our group develops new technology for Unreal Engine 6, with a focus on adapting Fortnite's systems to it. Using Scene Graph and Verse, you will help redefine Fortnite's systems in this new framework. This is a rare opportunity to help shape Epic's game engine while contributing to one of the world's most acclaimed games.

In this role, you will

• 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

What we're looking for

• 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

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.