Senior AI Programmer, Special Projects (R27091)

Drive, create and maintain core AI systems for Special Projects, with a systems-level approach to building a strong performant architecture.,Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made.,Prototype and iterate on features, accepting and responding to critical feedback.,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 their usage in games.,Optimize code and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems.,Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game's 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, 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 strengths/weaknesses of existing game designs (especially online games).,Knowledge of ML/AI and its potential applications.