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Full-Time

Senior Product Manager

Shooters

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Epic Games

Epic Games

5,001-10,000 employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$178.4k - $297.3kAnnually

Senior

California, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Open to multiple locations across the US, including California and New York City.

Category
Product Management
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
SQL
Tableau
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of Product Management experience across games, live operations, virtual economy management, and feature/system design
  • A passion for games (shooters preferred!) and a deep understanding of growth, retention, and monetization principles and mechanics that create value for players
  • Experience bringing new games or modes to market
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
  • Experience analyzing large data-sets to identify actionable insights; Excel proficiency is required; Tableau and SQL proficiency is a plus
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills; including experience writing concept pitches and product requirement documents
  • Experience managing and mentoring a team of high-performing Product Managers is a plus
  • Someone who is user-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with both the Product Director and game development teams to improve existing products and to design, implement, and optimize new product offerings
  • Identify and explore new opportunities (LTMs, evergreen modes, etc.) for growth and innovation within the Shooter genre
  • Help create and execute the product roadmap for our shooter modes
  • Define measurable feature and initiative goals as well as create detailed business and product requirements that are used to guide design and technical specifications
  • Collaborate with marketing and other consumer team partners on go-to-market strategies and execution for major content activations
  • Monitor overall economy health and the performance of in-game activations to define best practices, identify new opportunities, and provide regular updates to the cross-functional team
  • Partner with Analytics, Player Insights, and other Product Managers to answer business and design questions through A/B testing, user surveys, and in-depth data analysis

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

7%

1 year growth

35%

2 year growth

34%
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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.

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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