Visionary Gameplay Innovator

1 week ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Epic Games Full time

About Epic Games

We are a global leader in the game industry, pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity.

Our mission is to create award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning interactive experiences.

Salary Range

We offer a competitive salary range of $188,654-$276,689 CAD per annum, depending on location and experience.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to join our Fortnite team. As a key member of our programming team, you will be responsible for driving future gameplay features and working closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay mechanics.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping to ensure strong architectural and algorithmic decisions
  • Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features
  • Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback
  • Support technical excellence of Fortnite on multiple platforms
  • Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems
  • Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game's production and development
  • Write robust, maintainable code

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in a lead programmer role, with demonstrated ability to manage or lead a team effectively
  • A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
  • Strong math skills
  • Unreal Engine experience (UE4 or UE5) is ideal
  • Well-versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Console experience
  • Experience working on a live service game

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% paid benefits for both employees and dependents, as well as supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance, and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match.

About Us

Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. We strive to build teams of world-class talent and continue to innovate and push the boundaries of game development.



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