Senior Programmer, EPIC Games
Fortnite Online
$177.7-291.6k
Salary based on CA and WA candidates, other locations may differ
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Interactive entertainment company
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Interactive entertainment company
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$177.7-291.6k
Salary based on CA and WA candidates, other locations may differ
More information about location
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
- Excellent C++ knowledge and debugging skills
- Self-starter, you approach challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines and teams. You should be able to explain trade-offs with both programmers as well as non-programmers
- Ability to code and architect system frameworks, new APIs, and tools. Versed in software programming principles
- Experience utilizing online services in games or game engine technologies
- Experience with shipping AAA games on consoles (Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation) or mobile (Android, iOS)
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a passionate Senior Programmer on the Fortnite Online team, who can implement functionality across a variety of online features that power Fortnite game modes such as Battle Royale, LEGO, and Rocket Racing
- You will also build the tools and APIs for creators using the Unreal Engine Editor for Fortnite (UEFN)
- You will help improve the Unreal Engine by building new tools and APIs that will be utilized by AAA game developers
- These systems are cross-platform, and you will be working with various hardware platforms, from desktop to all the consoles (PlayStation / Xbox / Nintendo) to mobile
- Your primary focus will be on the client and the dedicated server code, but you will partner closely with backend service teams as well as game teams, ensuring that the underlying systems that are built are full featured, resilient, and secure
- Design and build new client APIs for online features that power various Fortnite experiences
- Utilize online services effectively in Fortnite across all platforms and that all certification requirements are met
- Ensure Fortnite is operating well for players and that online services usage is resilient at scale while assisting in diagnosing and resolving Live issues
- Design and build new tools and APIs in the Unreal Engine that make it easier for all developers to implement online features
- Write documentation to explain technical requirements and designs
- Support the Unreal Engine developer community
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
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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