Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, Game Foundation

<div class="content-intro"><h2>WHAT MAKES US EPIC?</h2> <p>At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.</p> <p>Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.</p></div><h2>ENGINEERING - GAMES</h2> <h3><strong>What We Do</strong></h3> <p>Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.</p> <h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3> <p>Epic Games is seeking an experienced Senior Gameplay AI Engineer with an interest in Machine Learning (ML) / Large Language Models (LLMs) to join the Fortnite Game Foundations team. Our group develops new technology for Unreal Engine 6, with a focus on adapting Fortnite's systems to it. Using Scene Graph and Verse, you will help redefine Fortnite's systems in this new framework. This is a rare opportunity to help shape Epic's game engine while contributing to one of the world's most acclaimed games.</p> <h3><strong>In this role, you will</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Drive initiatives with minimal oversight to build strong, performant foundations that will last for years</li> <li>Analyze current Fortnite LLM systems and develop a strategic plan to unify them into NPC systems</li> <li>Improve current Reinforcement Learning strategies to target</li> <li>Ensure high-quality user experiences across all supported platforms, with attention to usability for developers new to UEFN</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What we're looking for</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles featuring gameplay AI</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and able to work independently</li> <li>Strong understanding of gameplay AI systems such as Behaviour Trees, Finite State Machines, and Pathfinding </li> <li>Strong C++ skills for building efficient gameplay AI systems and tools</li> <li>Empathy for creators new to programming and game development, with a drive to make AI easy to use without losing flexibility or power</li> <li>Experience with live service games and consoles is a plus</li> <li>Experience in Machine Learning or LLM technologies; prior exposure through work, courses, or personal projects</li> </ul> <h2>EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE</h2> <p><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":13201,"3":{"1":0},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":13421772}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0,"15":"Roboto","16":10}">Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. 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.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2>ABOUT US</h2> <p>Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to bu ... (truncated, view full listing at source)