AI Programmer

Epic Games; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k with competitive match

Unlimited PTO and sabbatical leave

Mental well-being programs (Modern Hea

Job summary

Epic Games, a leader in interactive entertainment, is seeking an experienced AI Programmer for the Fortnite Battle Royal AI team. You will collaborate with designers and artists to drive gameplay AI features and iterate on AI systems across Fortnite.

You will work with engine AI teams to ensure robust AI architecture, ship AAA quality AI, and continuously improve gameplay experiences across platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles with AI experience.
• Experience working with AI systems (Behavior Trees, Finite State Machine, Pathfinding, etc.).
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect AI gameplay mechanics and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay AI features
• Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring strong architectural decisions
• Drive, build and maintain core AI systems in the Fortnite AI ecosystem
• Collaborate with engine AI developers to improve AI systems
• Ensure high-quality user experiences across all platforms we support
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay AI systems

Skills

C++

Gameplay AI

AI systems

Communication

Independence

Tools

Unreal Engine

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.

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 looking for an experienced AI Programmer to join the Fortnite Battle Royal AI team. We believe that the best gameplay experiences are driven by collaboration and iteration between gameplay programmers, designers, and artists. You will play a critical role in driving future gameplay AI features in Fortnite.

In this role, you will

• Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay AI features
• Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
• Drive, build and maintain core AI systems in the Fortnite AI ecosystem
• Collaborate with engine AI developers to improve AI systems
• Ensure high-quality user experiences across all platforms we support
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay AI systems

What we’re looking for

• Experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles with AI experience
• Experience working with AI systems (Behavior Trees, Finite State Machine, Pathfinding, etc.)
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect AI gameplay mechanics and tools
• Well-versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (an interest in online games is preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working on a live service game is a plus
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
• Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

• Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life.
• We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents.
• Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
• We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
• Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.
• We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

ABOUT US

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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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