Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, Game Foundation

Epic Games; Quebec; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Canada is seeking an experienced Gameplay/AI Systems Programmer to join its Fortnite Game Foundations team. In this role, you will enhance Unreal Engine 6 technology and optimize gameplay AI systems. Applicants should have a strong background in AAA titles and excellent C++ skills. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment await you.

Benefits

100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Mental well-being program providing free therapy

Qualifications

• Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles featuring gameplay AI.
• Strong understanding of gameplay AI systems such as Behaviour Trees and Pathfinding.
• Experience with live service games and consoles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives with minimal oversight to build strong, performant foundations.
• Analyze current systems and develop strategic plans to transition them into UE6.
• Collaborate with Fortnite and Unreal Engine teams to align live systems.

Skills

Gameplay AI systems knowledge

C++ proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Experience with AAA titles

Empathy for new programmers

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

PROGRAMMING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming 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 Gameplay/AI Systems Programmer 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.

In this role, you will

• Drive initiatives with minimal oversight to build strong, performant foundations that will last for years
• Analyze current systems and develop strategic plans to transition them into UE6
• Tackle complex low-level problems to optimize or deliver high-performance systems
• Collaborate with Fortnite and Unreal Engine teams to align live systems with the UE6 metaverse philosophy
• 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 with Machine Learning (ML) or Large Language Models (LLMs) is a plus

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.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

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