Full-Time

Sr. Platform Account Lead

Console

Updated on 3/14/2025

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

No salary listed

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Requirements
  • Significant meaningful experience working on console platforms, ideally with experience working with external developers and/or publishers
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage key strategic relationships (both internal and external) over time and with strong positive outcomes
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and issues in parallel and 'context switch' between them fluidly
  • Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to navigate the proverbial minefields in both written and verbal engagements
  • Ability to work at lightning speed or play the long game depending on circumstances
  • Technical background or history working with highly technical teams
  • Understanding of and interest in gaming and the metaverse
Responsibilities
  • Own the building and maintaining of a strong relationship with console platforms
  • Leverage your deep experience with console platforms to provide guidance and help chart the course forward
  • Work in depth with a broad array of disciplines and stakeholders across leadership, product, marketing, growth, publishing, legal and more to ensure that console projects are executed successfully and at Epic quality
  • Build and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders/teams and provide regular feedback and guidance on how best to execute in the console space
  • Provide up-to-date platform capability/policy/strategy information and risk evaluation and mitigations
  • Constantly evaluate the landscape for new partnership opportunities to increase player engagement
  • Contribute as needed to team process improvements and transparency including overall team updates and direct stakeholder updates
Desired Qualifications
  • Additional partnerships, business development, or game development experience a plus

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 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 Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Epic's anti-cheat update in 2025 boosts Fortnite's competitive integrity.
  • Third-party games on Epic's mobile store could expand user base and revenue.
  • Innovative marketing, like 'Big Dill,' enhances player engagement and brand partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing legal battles with Apple and Google pose financial and operational challenges.
  • Technical issues with third-party games on mobile could lead to user dissatisfaction.
  • Layoffs in 2023 may impact Epic's ability to innovate and maintain competitiveness.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, to developers worldwide.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, enhancing its brand recognition.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with essential game management tools.

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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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