Engineering Lead, EPIC Games
CA$187.6-275.2k
Interactive entertainment company
Open for applications
Interactive entertainment company
1001+ employees
Open for applications
CA$187.6-275.2k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create fun games we want to play and building the art and tools we need to bring those games to life.
Role
Who you are
- 4-6+ years foundational experience as individual contributor working on high-scale microservices
- At least 3+ years experience as an programming manager with at least 3+ direct reports
- Previous experience working on a team in the authZ/authN/IAM domain either as an IC or a lead
- Ability to provide architectural feedback in tech designs of your team
- Exceptional people management skills required, including successfully leading a team through growth and change
- Experience with the tech stack we use (Java, AWS, Redis, Mongo, Dynamo, Terraform)
- Hands-on experience implementing protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenIDConnect, WebAuthN
- Previous experience supporting identity, authentication, or account services at scale
- Experience with both agile/waterfall processes and when to use what
- Previous experience collaborating with upstream mobile teams and programmers
What the job involves
- The Identity team owns the services that are the gateway to the Epic Games ecosystem for developers and players of all ages. Our Identity platform grants access to first party game titles like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys, as well as third-party developers leveraging Epic Online Services
- The Identity team solves key problems in authentication, authorization, account management, child safety & parental controls, account linking, account security & recovery, data privacy, and more
- Because of the critical nature of these services, we often meet with lawyers, executives, security, and/or external stakeholders to create great account experiences for all
- As a member of the Identity team you will craft high performance online services at scale focused on authentication, authorization, and account management
- Backend Programmers focus mostly on the platform API services and operating the infrastructure it runs on
- We are a highly collaborative environment with a keen focus on quality, reliability, and usability. From design, implementation, and deployment you'll be able to shape the services and features that drive the future of Identity on the Epic Games ecosystem
- Work closely with the programmers, producers, QA, and product owners on the team to ensure high quality deliverables and consistent tech alignment within Identity
- Influence and help to define the product roadmap for your team. You will be managing a team working across a variety of projects at any given time
- Run the day-to-day delivery on the team, including agile processes such as standup, retros, and planning
- Provide technical leadership, operational excellence, and architectural guidance to your team
- Manage the performance and career growth of members of the team through transparent, timely, frequent feedback
- Go on-call as a 2nd level escalation point when programmers need help shot-calling and coordinating with others during large-scale incidents
- Own the outcome - Be accountable for the solutions you build and flexible around the ambiguity of the problem space
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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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
18% employee growth in 12 months
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
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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
Joined as a UI/UX Developer in 2018, promoted to Lead Software Engineer after 18 months
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