Senior AI Programmer, Special Projects (R27091)

Drive, create, and maintain core AI systems for Special Projects, focusing on strong, performant architecture.,Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring strong architectural and algorithmic decisions.,Prototype and iterate on features, accepting and responding to critical feedback, and writing 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 their application in games.,Optimize code and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems.,Contribute ideas across all aspects of game production and development.

Experience developing games professionally, especially with Unreal Engine, including shipping AAA titles that feature gameplay AI.,Experience working with gameplay AI systems (e.g., Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, Hierarchical Task Networks, Pathfinding).,Strong C++ skills to architect and build gameplay AI systems and tools.,Well-versed in games, with the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (especially online games).,Knowledge of ML/AI and its potential applications.