Full-Time

Senior Technical Designer

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$144.5k - $233.2kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Open to multiple locations in North America, including California and Washington.

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • 5+ years experience shipping multiple titles as a technical designer, building and supporting gameplay systems.
  • Passionate about player experience, with a deep understanding of player motivations, player expectation, and player agency.
  • Technical Game System Design: Data Asset Architecture; Spreadsheet Automation; Strong software architecture in Blueprints; Algorithm efficiency and robustness; Impeccable ability to translate between programmers and designers.
  • Demonstrated understanding of gameplay systems, tools, and workflow.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience guiding collaboration across various disciplines.
  • Experience working with multiple engines including Unreal would be ideal.
Responsibilities
  • Help identify and design gameplay features that expand the Fortnite Ecosystem to new genres and audiences.
  • Establish both the tools and workflow, ensuring a good end-user experience and producing quality documentation.
  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team to guide the feature to final implementation, providing feedback and design input throughout the process.
  • Provide constant design feedback about features and take on feedback from other team members and disciplines.
  • Be the primary point of contact for triage of open issues related to your feature.
  • Help develop new features and processes within the design team.

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles 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 backend support and online multiplayer features to help other developers manage their games. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, including the widely-used Unreal Engine, which empowers other developers. The company's goal is to enhance gaming experiences for players while supporting developers with the necessary tools and 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

  • Expansion into metaverse experiences with LEGO could attract new player demographics.
  • Focus on user-generated content increases player engagement and retention.
  • Advancements in Unreal Engine technology attract developers seeking cutting-edge tools.

What critics are saying

  • FTC's $72 million refund settlement highlights issues with monetization practices.
  • Ongoing legal battle with Google could lead to further legal expenses.
  • $275 million fine for privacy violations indicates significant compliance risks.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, for high-fidelity game development.
  • The company supports cross-platform play, enhancing player connectivity across devices.
  • Epic Games collaborates with celebrities, like Lionel Messi, to boost in-game engagement.

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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