Full-Time

Senior Data Programmer

Epic Games Store

Posted on 11/15/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

CA$179.1k - CA$262.7kAnnually

Senior

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Category
Data Analysis
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Airflow
Apache Spark
SQL
Databricks
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Ability to design and manage data models and schemas for various business scenarios
  • Ability to own solutions end-to-end: designing metrics, building logging specs, developing pipelines, conducting analysis, building readouts, and continuously iterating
  • 5+ years developing in Python
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Proficiency with Airflow or similar tooling
  • Proficiency in Apache Spark
  • Experience with Databricks or similar applications
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement telemetry to track critical behaviors of customers within our products
  • Build robust ETLs and pipelines to support reporting internally and externally
  • Facilitate proactive analysis on ecosystem-wide growth & engagement challenges, partnering with specialist analytics leaders from around the company
  • Partner with data analysts to develop efficient pipeline architecture for business needs

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on platforms such as iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for backend support and online multiplayer features to help other developers manage their games. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, including the widely-used Unreal Engine, which empowers other developers. The company's goal is to enhance gaming experiences for players while supporting developers with the necessary tools and resources.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into metaverse experiences with LEGO could attract new player demographics.
  • Focus on user-generated content increases player engagement and retention.
  • Advancements in Unreal Engine technology attract developers seeking cutting-edge tools.

What critics are saying

  • FTC's $72 million refund settlement highlights issues with monetization practices.
  • Ongoing legal battle with Google could lead to further legal expenses.
  • $275 million fine for privacy violations indicates significant compliance risks.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, for high-fidelity game development.
  • The company supports cross-platform play, enhancing player connectivity across devices.
  • Epic Games collaborates with celebrities, like Lionel Messi, to boost in-game engagement.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 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 and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

INACTIVE