Principal Software Engineer, Media Services
About The Position
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. Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide. As a Principal Software Programmer of the Media Services team, you'll provide technical leadership for the platform powering real-time voice communication across Fortnite and the Epic Games ecosystem at massive scale. You'll help set the technical direction for Epic's WebRTC-based products and implement features from design through final delivery.
Requirements
- Highly proficient in C++, with a strong command of performance-critical systems
- Deep understanding of WebRTC signalling concepts, protocols, and architecture
- Proven experience in debugging and optimizing WebRTC stacks at scale
- Experience designing and maintaining C APIs for broad platform distribution
- Familiarity with build systems like GN and Ninja
- Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex, long-horizon engineering projects
- Strong communication with a track record of cross-team alignment and technical decision-making
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Work on the WebRTC integration across different Epic Games teams, design and hands-on implementation of new features
- Architect, develop, and continuously improve our WebRTC client and server stack across platforms
- Investigate and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation in real-time communication services
- Drive timelines, resolve technical blockers, and deliver with a high degree of autonomy
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match
- Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
- Events and company-wide paid breaks
- Unlimited PTO and sick time
- Paid sabbatical for 7 years of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
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