Senior Gameplay Programmer

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.PROGRAMMING - GAMESWhat We DoUnreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.What You'll DoWe are seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join the Fortnite gameplay team. They will be responsible for driving core gameplay features and systems at the leading edge of Fortnite development, collaborating with programmers, designers, and artists. They will play a critical role in building future gameplay features and systems for Fortnite and within the Fortnite ecosystem.In this role, you willExperiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are madeBuild and extend foundational gameplay systems to support future Fortnite developmentArchitect and implement gameplay features from 3 Cs mechanics to large game systemsWork closely with programmers, artists and designers to create and iterate on gameplay features and systemsSupport technical excellence of Fortnite on multiple platformsOptimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systemsWrite robust, maintainable codeWhat we're looking forAt least 5 years of experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles (on multiple platforms preferred)Strong analytical abilities with creative problem-solving skills, excelling in innovative thinking and finding unique solutionsStrong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools, from building characters, cameras, and controls (3 Cs), to large gameplay systemsExperience shipping games with Unreal Engine 5, or relevant experience in UnrealStrong game design sensibility: ability to articulate what is strong or weak about the design of existing gamesDemonstrated experience in collaborating with programmers and designers to build innovative solutionsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsEPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEWe pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.ABOUT USEpic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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 EpicEpic 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr