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Epic Games · 11 hours ago

Senior Gameplay AI Programmer

Epic Games is a leading company in the gaming industry, known for its award-winning games and innovative engine technology. As a Senior Gameplay AI Programmer, you will be responsible for developing core AI features, collaborating with various teams, and optimizing gameplay AI systems to enhance user experiences.

Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
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Comp. & Benefits
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay AI features
Experiment with game design and iterate rapidly while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
Drive, build and maintain core AI systems shared 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

Qualification

C++AI systemsAAA game developmentBehavior TreesFinite State MachinePathfindingAnimationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingCreativitySelf-motivated

Required

Experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles with AI experience
Experience working with AI systems (Behavior Trees, Finite State Machine, Pathfinding, Animation, etc.)
Excellent 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
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, great work ethic, and able to work independently
Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions

Preferred

an interest in online games is preferred
Experience working on a live service game is a plus

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

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Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.

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)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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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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