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 - GAMES
What We Do

Unreal 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 Do

Do you enjoy working with IP holders to help bring brands to life? Do you want to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles battle alongside players against Shredder? Or make Walkers from the Walking Dead Universe shamble toward an ultimate goal? On the FNE-IP team, we have had the opportunity to do this, and so much more. In this role, we work closely with trusted IP partners to bring exciting new gameplay features and systems to UEFN and the Fortnite ecosystem that empower creators to make their own worlds and stories inside the universes of their favorite IPs. This role is a blend of Gameplay Programming and Unreal Editor programming focused on building tools and gameplay in a way that is re-usable and expandable for the future.

In this role, you will

• Develop new systems to be used in Fortnite Creative Devices, Scene Graph, Or Verse
• Help support 3rd party developers deliver amazing games and experiences in UEFN
• Contribute to long-term designs of the Fortnite Ecosystem
• Maintain and identify ways to improve existing Fortnite Ecosystem features, especially those for released and upcoming brand collaborations

What we're looking for

• Strong C++ Foundations
• Good understanding of content, code, and plugin organization within a large code base
• Experienced Gameplay Programming background
• A good understanding of how Designers, Programmers, and Artists use Editor systems to build games

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We 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 US

Epic 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 Epic

Epic 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.

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