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Senior Artificial Intelligence Programmer, Special Projects (R27091)

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Description

The Epic Special Projects team is seeking a Senior AI Programmer to develop cutting-edge projects that push technological boundaries and shape Unreal Engine's future. This role involves defining and implementing AI aspects for interactive systems and collaborating with various teams to create advanced interactive experiences for real-time graphics and game technologies.

What We're Looking For

Design, build, and maintain core AI systems for special projects, ensuring a robust and performant structure.,Experiment with game design and rapid prototyping, making robust structural and algorithmic decisions.,Prototype and iterate on features, ensuring code quality and system stability while incorporating feedback.,Collaborate with art, animation, and design teams to create and evolve gameplay-related AI features.,Work with Fortnite and Unreal Engine teams to enhance core AI systems and their game integration.,Optimize code and fix bugs in existing game systems.,Actively contribute to idea generation and the development and production of the game.

Ideal Candidate

Professional experience in video game development, specifically with Unreal Engine.,Published AAA titles integrating gameplay-related AI systems.,Experience with gameplay AI systems (behavior trees, finite state machines, hierarchical task networks, pathfinding).,Strong C++ skills for designing and developing gameplay AI systems and tools.,Comfortable navigating complex systems and large codebases.,Excellent understanding of game design, capable of objectively evaluating game strengths and weaknesses, particularly online games.,Excellent communication and collaboration skills.,Autonomy and strong personal motivation.,Creativity in problem-solving and ability to propose innovative approaches.,Knowledge of machine learning (ML/AI) techniques and their potential applications.,User-centric, passionate, solution-oriented, and innovation-driven.

Hard Skills

C++
Unreal Engine
AI Systems
Behavior Trees
Finite State Machines
Hierarchical Task Networks
Pathfinding
Game Design
Machine Learning
Prototyping
Code Optimization
Debugging

Soft Skills

Communication
Collaboration
Autonomy
Self-motivation
Creativity
Problem-solving
Innovation
User-centric
Passionate
Solution-oriented

Benefits

100% employer-paid premiums for medical
dental
and vision care
critical illness coverage
telemedicine
life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
long-term disability insurance
weekly indemnity (short-term disability)
competitive employer-contributed retirement savings plan
employee assistance program
extensive mental wellness program (Modern Health with free therapy and coaching services).

About the Company

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Epic Games, Inc.

Epic Games is an American video game and software developer and publisher based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is best known for developing the Unreal Engine, the globally popular game Fortnite, and operating the Epic Games Store digital storefront.

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