Senior AI Engineer
Epic Games3 months ago
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with art, design, and engine AI teams to create 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 for high-quality experiences across platforms.
Requirements
- Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles with AI systems.
- Experience working with AI systems such as Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, and Pathfinding.
- 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 innovative solutions.
- Experience working on a live service game is a plus.
- Interest in online games is a plus.
Benefits
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
- Long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
- 401k with competitive match.
- Robust mental well-being program providing free therapy and coaching.
- Unlimited PTO and sick time.
- Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.
- Company-wide paid breaks and employee celebration events.
About Epic Games
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.