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Epic Games · 9 hours ago

Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, Game Foundation

positionCary,North Carolina,United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Epic Games is a leading company in the gaming industry known for its innovative approach to game development and engine technology. They are seeking a Senior Gameplay AI Engineer to enhance Fortnite's systems using Machine Learning and contribute to the development of Unreal Engine 6, focusing on creating high-performance AI systems.

Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
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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
Tackle complex low-level problems to optimize or deliver high-performance systems
Ensure high-quality user experiences across all supported platforms, with attention to usability for developers new to UEFN

Qualification

Gameplay AI systemsC++Machine LearningLarge Language ModelsEmpathy for creatorsLive service gamesCommunicationInterpersonal skillsSelf-motivated

Required

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

Preferred

Experience with live service games and consoles is a plus
Experience or interest in Machine Learning or LLM technologies; prior exposure through work, courses, or personal projects is a bonus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision HRA
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k with competitive match
Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health
Free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Paid sabbatical

Company

Epic Games

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Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
dateFounded in 1991
location
Cary, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://epicgames.com

H1B Sponsorship

Epic Games has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (60)
2024 (35)
2023 (50)
2022 (24)
2021 (24)
2020 (10)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7.86B
Key Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B

Leadership Team

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Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
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Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
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