Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer, Unreal Engine

Job Description

ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer passionate about broadening the capabilities of gameplay actions and abilities in games. You will be working with others to build the future of how gameplay abilities interact with various engine systems. As a member of the Gameplay Framework team you'll be responsible for architecting and maintaining gameplay systems, APIs, and features within Unreal Engine that allow our licensees to build the next generation of amazing gameplay experiences.

In this role, you will
• Improve and maintain the Gameplay Ability System and collaboratively design the future of abilities in Unreal.
• Provide guidance and share knowledge with other teams about how to best solve problems.
• Improve existing systems to be more performant, scalable, and stable.
• Build and maintain bridges with other teams within the Engine group to help drive and maintain vision.
• Diagnose cpu and network performance issues to unlock the full potential of the engine for licensees.
• Look for ways to push the technology forward in new and innovative ways.

What we're looking for
• Strong C++ skills and programming principles knowledge
• Strong understanding of networked game principles
• Adjacent experience in one or more of the following areas: AI, input, animation, or physics
• Talent for building robust, extensible, maintainable systems
• 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)

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-dy063k-18-226-214-91-42 in your application.