Senior Gameplay Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Epic Games Full time

WHAT DEFINES EPIC?

At the heart of Epic's achievements are skilled and enthusiastic individuals. Epic is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative atmosphere. Whether developing award-winning games or creating engine technology that empowers others to craft visually stunning interactive experiences, we are perpetually advancing.

Being part of Epic signifies joining a team that consistently aims to serve our community and users effectively. We are in a constant state of innovation to elevate the standards of engine and game development.

ENGINEERING - GAMES
Our Mission

Unreal projects are at the forefront of real-time entertainment, supported by our ever-expanding team of engineering specialists. We are dedicated to enhancing the tools and technologies that empower content creators globally.

Your Responsibilities

The Player Expression team for Fortnite is tasked with providing players with a remarkable variety of appearances and styles to express their individuality and interests. We seek a Lead Programmer who is enthusiastic about game development and team leadership. You will guide a group of exceptionally skilled engineers, pushing the boundaries of customization and player choice throughout the Fortnite ecosystem - encompassing characters, vehicles, and entirely new experiences.

In this position, you will
  • Oversee a team of 5+ engineers focused on gameplay-related systems that drive cosmetic customization and player expression.
  • Enhance your team through mentorship, removing obstacles, conducting code reviews, and promoting a positive, learning-oriented environment.
  • Collaborate closely with production and technical leadership to balance the introduction of new features with long-term sustainability.
  • Establish connections with related teams, including art, performance, animation technology, and automation.
  • Champion the player experience, maintaining and enriching the library of cosmetics available to players.
Qualifications
  • Prior experience and a strong desire to lead and develop a team of developers.
  • Proficient in C++ and knowledgeable in programming principles.
  • A genuine passion for games with a focus on visual yet gameplay-related areas.
  • Ability to create robust, extensible, and maintainable systems.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate fluently in English (both written and verbal).
  • Experience with Unreal Engine is preferred but not mandatory.
ABOUT EPIC GAMES

Epic Games operates across 19 countries with 55 studios and over 4,500 employees worldwide. For more than 25 years, we have been developing award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to create visually stunning games and 3D content, bringing environments to life like never before. Epic's acclaimed Unreal Engine technology not only enables game developers to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, but it is also a tool embraced by content creators across various industries, including media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to enhance our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to assemble teams of world-class talent.

Interested in what you see? Join us in creating something Epic

Epic Games highly values diverse teams and an inclusive workplace culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.


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