Senior Gameplay Programmer, EPIC Games

UEFN

CA$188.6-276.7k

Most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs)

C++

Unreal Engine

Senior and Expert level

Vancouver

Interactive entertainment company

Open for applications

Interactive entertainment company

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Open for applications

CA$188.6-276.7k

Most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs)

C++

Unreal Engine

Senior and Expert level

Vancouver

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Company mission

To create fun games we want to play and building the art and tools we need to bring those games to life.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Strong C++ skills and software programming principles
A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills
Experience developing AAA games or game engine technology professionally
Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)

What the job involves

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
The Fortnite Creative Team is bringing the entire toolset of Unreal Engine and the Unreal Editor to developers and creators to make and publish experiences within Fortnite
We’re looking for a Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer to implement gameplay systems, APIs, and features that will allow Fortnite creators to build the next generation of amazing gameplay experiences
Implement, augment and maintain gameplay features and systems that underpin Fortnite Creative
Solve technical challenges in the development of the Unreal Editor for Fortnite that will take Fortnite Creative experiences to the next level
Build and maintain bridges with other teams within and outside of Fortnite Creative to help drive and maintain vision
Look for ways to push the technology forward in new and innovative ways
Deep-dive on various technical gameplay framework topics, ensuring that the architecture and code are robust and scalable
Diagnose and fix memory and performance issues to unlock the full potential of Fortnite Creative for creators and players

Our take

Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic's Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR and the Web. Its recent announcement - Unreal Engine 5 - is set to lay the technical foundations for countless future releases.

Epic Games' model focuses on two key areas: creating games and offering its game engine technology to other developers. Doing this means that Epic Games' brand stretches beyond their own direct creations. The company has been able to put its name to some of the most iconic games of the last 20 years. Its most recent success is undoubtedly the creation of Fortnite, which has gained hundreds of millions of users since its launch in 2017.

Long-established as one of the leaders in their field, these are undoubtedly exciting times for Epic Games. The release of next-generation consoles like the PS5 has enabled Epic Games to push the limits of their software, meaning it'll lead the charge in the creation of next-gen games. 2024 saw an unprecedented investment in Epic Games by Disney, amounting to $1.5 billion. This will enable Disney to promote iconic characters through the Fortnite game. With the number of people enjoying video games continuing to grow, there is no sign of Epic Games slowing down any time soon.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

18% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.1)

Trustpilot (1.4)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)

Feb 2024

$1.5bn

LATE VC

Apr 2022

$2bn

LATE VC

Total funding: $8.6bn

Company benefits

Insurance: Health, dental, and vision
Retirement plan, 401(k) plan
Performance bonuses (quarterly)
Maternity/Paternity leave
Paid holidays and sick days
Employee discounts at the Epic Store
Free lunches and snacks on site
Pet-friendly offices so you can bring your well-behaved pet to work
Company-sponsored social events such as happy hours and special events

Company values

BE EPIC - Contribute to the unrelenting focus on innovation, quality and community that defines us

Company HQ

Cary, NC

Articles

‘Fortnite’ Maker Epic Is Now Valued At Over $17 Billion After Latest Investment

Fortnite is back on iOS through Xbox Cloud Gaming

Epic Games is strengthening its metaverse ambition

Global venture funding mostly flat in February

Disney invests $1.5B into Fortnite developer Epic Games

Google and Epic Games Hit Roadblock in Antitrust Negotiations

Game Changing: Cybever joins Unreal Engine to Transform Game Development

After the Epic Games and Apple lawsuit, developers were given the opportunity to receive payments online

Leadership

Tim Sweeney

(CEO)

Founded 'Potomac Computer Systems', which would later become Epic Games, in 1991, from his parents' house in Maryland.

Mark Rein

(Vice President)

Joined Sweeney in 1992, when the two renamed Sweeney's company into 'Epic Games'.

People progressing

Brent Bannister

Joined as a UI/UX Developer in 2018, promoted to Lead Software Engineer after 18 months

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