Full-Time

Lead Engine Programmer

Fortnite Tech

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

CA$188.6k - CA$276.7kAnnually

+ Benefit Plans + Incentive Programs

Senior

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Unreal Engine
C/C++
Requirements
  • A proven track record of driving technical leadership of high performing programming teams
  • Excellent C++ skills and software programming 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 skills and the ability to work across teams to understand technical and non-technical needs from diverse stakeholders
  • A desire and willingness to jump into the weeds and do programming work as needed to deliver strategic outcomes
  • Unreal Engine and console development experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of 4-6 programmers solving CPU performance and memory bottlenecks
  • Drive improvements to tools and analytics to allow content creators to self-service their performance needs
  • Build up your team through coaching, unblocking obstacles, code review, and sharing a positive, learning mindset
  • Work closely with production and technical leadership to balance shipping new features with long term sustainability
  • Build relationships with adjacent teams including art, gameplay, platform tech, and automation
  • Establish workflows to validate performance improvements and prevent regressions across different game and engine subsystems and platforms

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on various platforms like iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike its competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with essential tools and support.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Virtual concerts in Fortnite, like Hatsune Miku, open new revenue streams.
  • Real-life merchandise collaborations, such as Adidas' Peely shoes, boost brand engagement.
  • Celebrity partnerships, like with Lionel Messi, attract new audiences and increase retention.

What critics are saying

  • FTC's $72 million refund settlement highlights concerns over monetization practices.
  • Legal battles, like with Google, could lead to financial and operational challenges.
  • Over-commercialization through collaborations may alienate core gamers seeking original content.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for developers.
  • The company excels in creating cross-platform games like Fortnite, enhancing accessibility.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with backend and multiplayer features.

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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