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Senior Gameplay AI Programmer (R27195)

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Description

Epic Games is seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay AI Programmer for initiatives within the Fortnite ecosystem. This role involves close collaboration with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay AI features, driving the development and maintenance of core AI systems, and experimenting with game design through rapid prototyping. The successful candidate will ensure strong architectural and algorithmic decisions, collaborate with Engine AI developers to enhance AI systems, and optimize existing gameplay AI systems to fix bugs and ensure high-quality user experiences across all platforms.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles with AI experience. Strong C++ skills are essential, along with the ability to develop AI gameplay mechanics and tools, and experience with AI systems such as Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, and Pathfinding. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and creativity in problem-solving are also required. Experience with console/mobile development and live service games is preferred.

Ideal Candidate

Experience developing games professionally,Shipping AAA titles with AI experience,Experience working with AI systems (Behavior Trees, Finite State Machine, Pathfinding, etc.),Strong C++ skills,Ability to code and develop AI gameplay mechanics and tools,Well versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games,Interest in online games (preferred),Console/mobile experience (preferred),Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently,Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions,Experience working on a live service game (a plus)

Hard Skills

C++
AI systems
Behavior Trees
Finite State Machine
Pathfinding
Console development
Mobile development
Game development
AAA titles
Live service games

Soft Skills

Communication
Interpersonal skills
Self-motivated
Strong work ethic
Independent work
Creativity
Problem-solving

Benefits

100% paid benefits for employees and dependents
supplemental medical
dental
vision
critical illness
telemedicine
Life and AD&D
long term disability insurance
weekly indemnity (short term disability)
retirement savings plan with competitive employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
robust mental well-being program through Modern Health (free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents)

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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