Full-Time

Senior Gameplay Systems Developer

Developer Relations

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
Developer Relations
Required Skills
C/C++

You match the following Epic Games's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Professional experience working in gameplay systems on UE4/UE5
  • Senior-level experience developing gameplay features and systems with C++
  • Experience shipping projects on multiple platforms
  • Senior-level experience in tying multiple gameplay sub-systems together on shipped titles
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to give technical presentations to audiences of varying technical backgrounds
  • A creative problem solver with a passion for helping other developers
  • Self-motivated individual who will take ownership of the technical relationship with developers and work proactively to reduce friction and improve processes
Responsibilities
  • Engage licensees in person, via video, or email to achieve the best possible results
  • Provide engineering consultation to Unreal Engine licensees as they navigate difficult problems
  • Write well-documented and optimized code for fixes and feature improvements
  • Debug, review, and analyze minor and major development issues, including but not limited to bugs, crashes, and runtime performance challenges
  • Work with customers and technical partners from multiple industries to ensure future releases of Unreal Engine continues to meet their needs
  • Drive the creation and development of knowledge-sharing resources, including live presentations, whitepapers, tutorials, and knowledge articles
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to team members
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience shipping titles for mobile and console is a plus
  • Experience writing robust multithreaded code is a plus
  • Experience with modding and asset versioning
  • Experience modifying or leveraging UE Gameplay features such as GAS, Character Movement Components, and Enhanced Input are a plus

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on 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, setting it apart from competitors. Revenue comes from game sales, in-game purchases, and licensing its Unreal Engine to other developers. Epic Games aims to lead in both game development and technology provision, enhancing the gaming experience for players and supporting developers.

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

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into third-party games on mobile could boost user base and revenue.
  • Cross-platform capabilities enhance user engagement across devices, increasing retention.
  • Legal victories against tech giants may lead to favorable terms for developers.

What critics are saying

  • Legal battles with Google and Apple could lead to financial and operational burdens.
  • Technical challenges in adding third-party games may affect user experience.
  • Regulatory hurdles outside Europe may impact mobile store expansion.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, to developers worldwide.
  • The company is known for its hit game Fortnite, a cultural phenomenon.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, enhancing multiplayer and backend capabilities for developers.

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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