Senior Gameplay Programmer

Job Description

ENGINEERING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We're looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer who is passionate about games and well-versed in C++, gameplay systems, and optimization. In this role, you'll utilize your gameplay experience, design sensibilities, and knowledge of the Unreal Engine to push the quality and boundaries of new seasonal gameplay experiences to delight players.

In this role, you will
• Work closely with technical designers building, iterating, optimizing, and bulletproofing new gameplay items and features
• Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
• Supporting the technical excellence of Fortnite
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems
• Contribute ideas toward Fortnite Battle Royale's continued production and development
• Write robust, maintainable code to enable and empower other designers and engineers
• Perform code reviews and mentor other engineers

What we're looking for
• At least 5 years of experience as a gameplay programmer, preferably working on AAA titles or live service games
• A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
• Well-versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (an interest in multiplayer and live services games is preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
• Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj31yb-3-145-168-68-42 in your application.