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

As part of the performance and optimization team, you will innovate and push the limits to deliver the best experience possible for our players. You will problem-solve performance and stability issues and guide developers in creating new industry-leading features.

Most importantly, you’ll work with a creative, energetic, and fun team to continue making Fortnite one of the most popular and engaging gaming experiences in the world!

In this role, you will

• Improve player experience by optimizing systems for CPU, GPU, and memory
• Monitor live client data, problem solving issues and make data analysis improvements along the way
• Deep-dive into technical challenges where you will help to drive the vision and solutions
• Act as a bridge and subject matter expert between game developers and engine technology
• Build tools and workflows to enable developer efficiency and autonomy

What we’re looking for

• Excellent C++ skills and software engineering principles
• Experience profiling and optimizing in one or more areas of game development
• Experience implementing and debugging large, robust systems on game or game engine technology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in English
• Unreal Engine and console development experience preferred but not required

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & WA).

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, 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).