Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, EPIC Games
UEFN
$172.7-253.3k
Interactive entertainment company
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Interactive entertainment company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$172.7-253.3k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create fun games we want to play and building the art and tools we need to bring those games to life.
Role
Who you are
- Experience developing games professionally, including shipping AAA titles that feature gameplay AI
- Experience working with gameplay AI systems (eg Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, Hierarchical Task Networks, Pathfinding, etc.)
- Strong C++ skills to architect and build gameplay AI systems and tools
- Well-versed in games, with the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (especially online games)
- Empathy for creators new to programming and game development and motivated to make AI simple to build without sacrificing power/flexibility
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and able to work independently, with creative problem-solving skills to innovate beyond industry standard solutions
- Experience working on a live service game and console experience is a plus
What the job involves
- 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
- Epic Games is looking for an experienced Gameplay AI Systems Programmer to join the Fortnite AI team
- We believe the best gameplay experiences are driven by collaboration and iteration between gameplay programmers, designers, and artists
- You will play a critical role in driving future gameplay AI features in UEFN and across the Fortnite ecosystem
- Drive, build and maintain core AI systems in UEFN and the wider Fortnite ecosystem, taking a systems-level approach to building a strong performant architecture that will last for years
- Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay AI features used by UEFN creators
- Collaborate with other Fortnite teams and Unreal Engine to improve core AI systems and how they are used in games
- Ensure high-quality user experiences across all platforms we support, paying close attention to usability for developers new to game development on UEFN
Our take
Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic's Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR and the Web. Its recent announcement - Unreal Engine 5 - is set to lay the technical foundations for countless future releases.
Epic Games' model focuses on two key areas: creating games and offering its game engine technology to other developers. Doing this means that Epic Games' brand stretches beyond their own direct creations. The company has been able to put its name to some of the most iconic games of the last 20 years. Its most recent success is undoubtedly the creation of Fortnite, which has gained hundreds of millions of users since its launch in 2017.
Long-established as one of the leaders in their field, these are undoubtedly exciting times for Epic Games. The release of next-generation consoles like the PS5 has enabled Epic Games to push the limits of their software, meaning it'll lead the charge in the creation of next-gen games. 2024 saw an unprecedented investment in Epic Games by Disney, amounting to $1.5 billion. This will enable Disney to promote iconic characters through the Fortnite game. With the number of people enjoying video games continuing to grow, there is no sign of Epic Games slowing down any time soon.
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Insights
18% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2024
$1.5bn
LATE VC
Apr 2022
$2bn
LATE VC
Total funding: $8.6bn
Company benefits
- Insurance: Health, dental, and vision
- Retirement plan, 401(k) plan
- Performance bonuses (quarterly)
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Employee discounts at the Epic Store
- Free lunches and snacks on site
- Pet-friendly offices so you can bring your well-behaved pet to work
- Company-sponsored social events such as happy hours and special events
Company HQ
Cary, NC
Leadership
Tim Sweeney
(CEO)Founded 'Potomac Computer Systems', which would later become Epic Games, in 1991, from his parents' house in Maryland.
Mark Rein
(Vice President)Joined Sweeney in 1992, when the two renamed Sweeney's company into 'Epic Games'.
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