Hiring: AI Programmer Company: Epic Games Location: Cary, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:31:15 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Epic Systems, User Experience About the job Experience: •7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical. Required Skills: •Epic Games is looking for an experienced AI Programmer to join the Fortnite Battle Royal AI team. We believe that 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 Fortnite. •In this role, you will •Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay AI features •Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made •Drive, build and maintain core AI systems in the Fortnite AI ecosystem •Partner cross-functionally 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 Compensation: •Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!