Senior Engine Programmer, Fortnite Tech

Epic Games • Cary, NC

327d • $172,736 - $278,682

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 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.

Requirements

• Excellent C++ skills and software engineering principles
• Experience profiling and optimizing in one or more areas of game development
• Experience implementing and debugging large, robust systems on game or game engine technology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in English

Nice To Haves

• Unreal Engine and console development experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Improve player experience by optimizing systems for CPU, GPU, and memory
• Monitor live client data, problem solving issues and make data analysis improvements along the way
• Deep-dive into technical challenges where you will help to drive the vision and solutions
• Act as a bridge and subject matter expert between game developers and engine technology
• Build tools and workflows to enable developer efficiency and autonomy

Benefits

• 100% of premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and dependents
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with competitive match
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health
• Unlimited PTO and sick time
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment
• Company-wide paid breaks and events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries