Principal Software Programmer, Media Services

Epic Games • Vancouver, BC

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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 programming 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 take full ownership of the platform powering real-time communication across the Epic Games ecosystem. 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 programming 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
• Design, 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

• 100% paid benefits for employees and dependents
• Supplemental medical coverage
• Supplemental dental coverage
• Supplemental vision coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Telemedicine
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Weekly indemnity (short term disability)
• Retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health (free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed