Full-Time
Epic Games
10,001+ employees
Develops games and provides development tools
No salary listed
Senior
London, UK
This role is open to multiple locations across North America and Europe (including CA, NYC, & WA).
- Experience shipping networked multiplayer games
- Excellent C++ skills, with a familiarity of scripting systems like Blueprint, Lua, Python, etc
- Experience in a cross-disciplinary development environment, with excellent communication skills
- Strong grasp of game networking concepts
- Experience developing in a large codebase at a fast pace, making trade-offs between usability, performance, and memory
- Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
- Keen interest in games
- Improve player experience by optimizing systems for latency, bandwidth, CPU usage, and memory
- Contribute to managing server releases while improving and automating the process along the way
- Research, architect, and develop real-time technology to enable new game experiences
- Act as a bridge and subject matter expert between game developers and Unreal Engine networking tech
- Collaborate with other programmers on building and deploying new technologies
- Build tools and workflows to enable developer efficiency and autonomy
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 backend support and online multiplayer capabilities to help other developers manage their games. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, including the widely-used Unreal Engine, to empower other developers. The company's goal is to enhance gaming experiences for players while supporting the broader development community.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$8.6B
Headquarters
Cary, North Carolina
Founded
1991
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cross-platform play trend aligns with Epic's focus on seamless gaming experiences.
- User-generated content platforms increase player engagement and retention in Epic's games.
- VR and AR growth can be leveraged by Epic's Unreal Engine for immersive experiences.
What critics are saying
- Lawsuits over Fortnite's Item Shop could lead to financial penalties.
- Bypassing app store fees may cause conflicts with major app store providers.
- High expectations from returning characters like Lara Croft pressure Epic for quality updates.
What makes Epic Games unique
- Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading tool for game development across platforms.
- The company supports developers with Epic Online Services for scalable game management.
- Epic Games Store provides free games, challenging traditional app store models.
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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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