Full-Time

Senior Tools Programmer

Posted on 12/16/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Compensation Overview

$215.9k - $316.7k/yr

Senior

Mill Valley, CA, USA

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Unreal Engine
C/C++
Requirements
  • Programming experience, with a strong emphasis on C++
  • Familiarity with Motion Design workflows
  • Experience with UX/UI development
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Ability to lead a team of developers
  • Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of our Motion Design feature set, including 2D layer compositing, material designer, cloners and particle simulation, media playback, and UX/UI
  • Support the integration of motion design and linear content creation tools with other parts of the Unreal ecosystem such as Sequencer, Movie Render Queue, USD, Remote Control, nDisplay and real time graphics features
  • Advance the linear content production tools in Unreal Engine

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games while also providing essential tools for other game developers. The company is known for hit titles like "Fortnite," "Battle Breakers," and "Unreal Tournament," which are available on various platforms including iOS, Android, and PC. Epic Games not only focuses on creating engaging gaming experiences but also offers Epic Online Services, a suite of tools that helps other developers manage and scale their games with features like online multiplayer capabilities. This support for the development community sets Epic Games apart from its competitors. The company's revenue comes from game sales, in-game purchases, subscription services like the Battle Pass, and licensing its Unreal Engine, which is widely used by other developers. Epic Games aims to enhance the gaming experience for players while empowering developers with the tools they need to succeed.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.6B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • AI-driven interactive experiences in Fortnite enhance player engagement and retention.
  • The surrender option in Ballistic mode improves player experience by reducing frustration.
  • Global rewards program incentivizes player engagement and loyalty in Fortnite.

What critics are saying

  • AI-generated content moderation issues could harm Epic Games' reputation.
  • Legal disputes with Apple may limit Fortnite's accessibility on iOS devices.
  • Unfair labor practice complaints from SAG-AFTRA could lead to legal challenges.

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 gameplay and frequent updates.
  • 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

Growth & Insights and Company News

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