AI Programmer

Company: Epic Games
Location: Porto Alegre,Rio Grande do Sul,Brazil
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Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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Epic Games, a leading interactive entertainment company known for Fortnite and Unreal Engine, is hiring an experienced AI Programmer for the Fortnite Battle Royale AI team in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The role involves developing and maintaining gameplay AI systems using C++, Behavior Trees, Finite State Machines, and Pathfinding, with a focus on collaboration with design and art. Requires professional AAA game development experience with AI systems and strong C++ skills; live service game experience is a plus. Benefits include 100% paid coverage for medical, dental, and life insurance for employees and dependents, plus meal vouchers and commuter benefits.

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ENGINEERING - GAMES

What We Do

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.

What You'll Do

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
  • 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

What we're looking for

  • Experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles with AI experience
  • Experience working with AI systems (Behavior Trees, Finite State Machine, Pathfinding, etc.)
  • Strong 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
  • Experience working on a live service game is a plus
  • Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
  • Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees (EEs) and dependents (deps). Our current benefits package includes coverage for medical, dental, and life insurance. We also offer supplemental benefits including daily meal vouchers, and commuter benefits for onsite employees.

ABOUT US

Epic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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 here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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