Senior Gameplay AI Programmer

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay AI Programmer (Game Foundation, Fortnite): Develops new AI technology for Unreal Engine 6, adapting Fortnite's systems to it using Scene Graph and Verse. Focus on unifying LLM systems into NPC systems, improving reinforcement learning strategies, and ensuring high-quality user experiences for developers new to UEFN.

Location: Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is known for creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.

What you will do

• Drive initiatives to build strong, performant foundations for years to come.
• Analyze current Fortnite LLM systems and develop a strategic plan to unify them into NPC systems.
• Improve current Reinforcement Learning strategies.
• Ensure high-quality user experiences across all supported platforms, with attention to usability for developers new to UEFN.

Requirements

• Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles featuring gameplay AI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Experience with live service games and consoles is a plus.
• Experience in Machine Learning or LLM technologies; prior exposure through work, courses, or personal projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Epic pays 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents.
• Coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match.
• EAP (employee assistance program), they also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.