Senior Gameplay AI Engineer — Foundations & ML/LLMs

Epic Games; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Montreal is seeking an experienced Gameplay/AI Systems Programmer to join the Fortnite Game Foundations team. This role involves optimizing systems, tackling complex problems, and requires experience in game development. The ideal candidate will have strong C++ skills and an understanding of gameplay AI systems. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment await.

Benefits

100% benefits coverage for employees and dependents

Mental well-being program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles featuring gameplay AI.
• Strong understanding of Behaviour Trees, Finite State Machines, and Pathfinding.
• Experience with Machine Learning (ML) or Large Language Models (LLMs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives with minimal oversight to build strong, performant foundations.
• Analyze current Fortnite LLM systems and develop a strategic plan.
• Tackle complex low-level problems to optimize high-performance systems.

Skills

Strong C++ skills

Understanding of gameplay AI systems

Communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Empathy for creators new to programming

Job description

A leading gaming company in Montreal is seeking an experienced Gameplay/AI Systems Programmer to join the Fortnite Game Foundations team. This role involves optimizing systems, tackling complex problems, and requires experience in game development. The ideal candidate will have strong C++ skills and an understanding of gameplay AI systems. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment await.