Full-Time

Gameplay Programmer

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Mid

Montreal, QC, Canada

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience as a gameplay programmer, preferably working on AAA titles or live service games
  • A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
  • Well-versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (an interest in multiplayer and live services games is preferred)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
  • Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with technical designers building, iterating, optimizing, and bulletproofing new gameplay items and features
  • Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
  • Supporting the technical excellence of Fortnite
  • Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems
  • Contribute ideas toward Fortnite Battle Royale’s continued production and development
  • Write robust, maintainable code to enable and empower other designers and programmers

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on multiple platforms. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including 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 supporting developers with valuable 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

  • Epic Games' collaboration with LEGO expands its reach into social role-playing games.
  • The company enhances privacy settings post-FTC settlement, boosting user trust and retention.
  • Cross-platform support, like ARMA Reforger on PS5, increases player engagement and user base.

What critics are saying

  • Epic Games faces reputational damage from FTC's $72 million refund settlement.
  • Legal disputes, such as with Google, could lead to financial and operational impacts.
  • Reliance on Fortnite's popularity poses risks if player interest declines.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for developers.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, known for engaging experiences across platforms.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with backend and multiplayer capabilities.

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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