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Full-Time

Senior Technical Producer

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Epic Games

Epic Games

5,001-10,000 employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior, Expert

Montreal, QC, Canada

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Communications
Management
JIRA
Requirements
  • Extensive experience in the areas of strategic planning, program development and management
  • Industry experience with technical product development or R&D in an audio related discipline
  • Expert level people management and soft skills
  • Expert level writing and communication skills
  • Experience working with audio tech in a cross functional, multi-product software development environment
  • Bonus points - demonstrated practical and theoretical understanding of Music Programming tools such as Super Collider, chucK, Max/MSP, or MetaSounds
  • Bonus points - knowledge of audio technology and musical training
Responsibilities
  • Partner and coordinate across programming teams to drive cross-functional strategic goal planning with senior leadership-level visibility, facilitating alignment across audio engineering groups and development stakeholders on roadmaps, goals and milestones
  • Develop a sustainable planning process with senior leadership that allows many voices to contribute to prioritization
  • Drive clarity and efficiency within the leadership team by orchestrating effective meetings, information gathering, design planning and execution. Ensure and project out clear timelines, roles, and responsibilities for resulting actions
  • Manage upwards to create visibility around challenges, progress and team health
  • Own workflow planning, tracking, and schedule management and production tools
  • Own the tactical, day to day execution of the tasks required to keep teams moving - running stand-ups, handling JIRA issues, organizing and managing meetings, etc
  • Proactively seek resolution - identify problems and propose solutions for your team before they become roadblocks. Own the outcome of your area, and never wait to see if someone else will clear your path

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games 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 other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike many 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 the necessary tools and support.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$15.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' continuous innovation, such as the introduction of new game modes like 'Fortnite Reload,' keeps the gaming experience fresh and engaging for users.
  • Strategic partnerships, like the one with AWS for the Women Creators Program, highlight Epic Games' commitment to diversity and industry leadership.
  • The company's multifaceted revenue streams, including game sales, in-game purchases, and licensing fees from Unreal Engine, provide financial stability and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing legal battle with Apple could hinder Epic Games' expansion plans and create financial and operational uncertainties.
  • The highly competitive gaming market requires constant innovation and successful new releases, which can be challenging to sustain.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games leverages its highly popular titles like 'Fortnite' to create a strong brand presence and loyal user base, unlike many competitors who struggle to maintain consistent hits.
  • The Unreal Engine, a powerful and widely-used game development tool, sets Epic Games apart by providing a robust platform for other developers, creating an ecosystem that extends beyond their own games.
  • Epic Online Services offers comprehensive backend support and multiplayer capabilities, making it easier for developers to scale their games, a service not commonly provided by other game developers.

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