Epic Games · 18 hours ago
Senior Gameplay AI Programmer
Cary,North Carolina,United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelEpic Games is a leading company in the gaming industry known for its innovative approach to game development and engine technology. As a Senior Gameplay AI Programmer, you will be responsible for developing core AI features and collaborating with various teams to enhance gameplay experiences. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects from concept to delivery.
Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay AI features
Experiment with game design and iterate rapidly while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
Drive, build and maintain core AI systems shared in the Fortnite AI ecosystem
Collaborate with engine AI developers to improve AI systems
Ensure high-quality user experiences across all platforms we support
Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay AI systems
Qualification
Required
Experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles with AI experience
Experience working with AI systems (Behavior Trees, Finite State Machine, Pathfinding, Animation, etc.)
Excellent C++ skills and the ability to code and architect AI gameplay mechanics and tools
Well-versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (an interest in online games is preferred)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, great work ethic, and able to work independently
Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
Preferred
Experience working on a live service game is a plus
Benefits
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.
Company
Epic Games
Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
Founded in 1991
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.86BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
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