Senior Software Engineer, Audio Engine

Epic Games • Cary, NC

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About The Position

As a Senior Software Programmer on 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.
In this role, you will
Work across Epic Games teams on the real-time communication stack, from design through hands-on implementation of new features
Architect, develop, and continuously improve our real-time communication 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

Requirements

• Highly proficient in C++, with a strong command of performance-critical systems
• Experience with low-level game audio engines
• Experience designing and maintaining C APIs for broad platform distribution
• Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex, long-horizon projects
• Strong communication skills, with a track record of cross-team alignment and technical decision-making

Nice To Haves

• WebRTC signaling concepts, protocols, and architecture experience is a plus
• Debugging and optimizing WebRTC stacks at scale is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the platform powering real-time voice communication across Fortnite and the Epic Games ecosystem at massive scale.
• Set the technical direction for Epic's WebRTC-based products and implement features from design through final delivery.
• Work across Epic Games teams on the real-time communication stack, from design through hands-on implementation of new features.
• Architect, develop, and continuously improve our real-time communication 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.

What This Job Offers

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