Full-Time

Engineering Lead

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

CA$187.6k - CA$275.2kAnnually

Senior

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Open to multiple locations in North America including CA & WA.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Java
Microservices
AWS
Terraform
Redis
Requirements
  • 4-6+ years foundational experience as individual contributor working on high-scale microservices
  • At least 3+ years experience as a people manager with at least 3+ direct reports
  • Previous experience working on a team in the authZ/authN/IAM domain either as an IC or a lead.
  • Ability to provide architectural feedback in tech designs of your team.
  • Exceptional people management skills required, including successfully leading a team through growth and change
  • Experience with the tech stack we use (Java, AWS, Redis, Mongo, Dynamo, Terraform)
  • Hands-on experience implementing protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenIDConnect, WebAuthN
  • Previous experience supporting identity, authentication, or account services at scale
  • Experience with both agile/waterfall processes and when to use what.
  • Previous experience collaborating with upstream mobile teams and programmers.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the programmers, producers, QA, and product owners on the team to ensure high quality deliverables and consistent tech alignment within Identity
  • Influence and help to define the product roadmap for your team. You will be managing a team working across a variety of projects at any given time
  • Run the day-to-day delivery on the team, including agile processes such as standup, retros, and planning
  • Provide technical leadership, operational excellence, and architectural guidance to your team
  • Manage the performance and career growth of members of the team through transparent, timely, frequent feedback
  • Go on-call as a 2nd level escalation point when programmers need help shot-calling and coordinating with others during large-scale incidents
  • Own the outcome - Be accountable for the solutions you build and flexible around the ambiguity of the problem space.

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 online multiplayer capabilities. 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 essential tools.

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

1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play trend boosts Epic Games' reach across multiple devices.
  • User-generated content platforms increase player engagement and retention in Epic's games.
  • Collaborations with brands and celebrities enhance Fortnite's marketability and appeal.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges over refund policies may impact Epic Games' financial stability.
  • New collaborations may not resonate with all players, affecting engagement and revenue.
  • The competitive gaming market pressures Epic Games to continuously innovate and invest.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, to other developers.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, enhancing its brand recognition.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with backend and multiplayer capabilities.

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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