epicgames

Senior Gameplay AI Engineer, Game Foundation

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At a Glance

Location
Cary, North Carolina, United States
Department
Engineering
Posted
2026-02-26T16:01:35-05:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Machine Learning

Benefits & Perks

Time Off

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Requirements

Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles featuring gameplay AI

Strong understanding of gameplay AI systems such as Behaviour Trees, Finite State Machines, and Pathfinding

Strong C++ skills for building efficient gameplay AI systems and tools

Empathy for creators new to programming and game development, with a drive to make AI easy to use without losing flexibility or power

Experience with live service games and consoles is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

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.

ABOUT US

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 build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

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Responsibilities

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.