Epic Games · 2 months ago
Senior AI Programmer, Special Projects
Cary,North Carolina,United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelEpic Games is a leading company in game development and engine technology, known for its innovative approach. The Senior AI Programmer will play a vital role in creating and maintaining AI systems for high-impact projects, collaborating with various teams to enhance interactive experiences.
Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Drive, create and maintain core AI systems for Special Project, taking a systems-level approach to building a strong performant architecture
Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made; write robust, maintainable code
Work closely with art, animation and design to create and iterate on gameplay AI features
Collaborate with Fortnite and Unreal Engine teams to improve core AI systems and how they are used in games
Optimize code and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems
Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development
Qualification
Required
Experience developing games professionally, especially with Unreal Engine, including shipping AAA titles that feature gameplay AI
Experience working with gameplay AI systems (eg Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, Hierarchical Task Networks, Pathfinding, etc.)
Strong C++ skills to architect and build gameplay AI systems and tools
Fearless when it comes to diving into complex systems and existing code bases
Well-versed in games, with the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (especially online games)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and able to work independently
Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
Knowledge of ML/AI and its potential applications
Someone who is user-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do
Benefits
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.
Company
Epic Games
Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
Founded in 1991
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (50)
2022 (24)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.86BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
Recent News
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