Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, Game Foundation

Job Overview

We're seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay AI Engineer to join our Fortnite Game Foundations team. As a key member of our team, you will help redefine Fortnite's systems in Unreal Engine 6, using Scene Graph and Verse.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

Epic Games offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents. We also offer a 401k with competitive match, long-term disability, life insurance, and a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health.

What We Offer

• Unlimited PTO and sick time
• 7 years of employment recognition with a paid sabbatical
• Company-wide paid breaks and events
• A collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment
• The opportunity to work on award-winning games and engine technology
• A competitive salary and benefits package