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Senior Producer

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Epic Games

Epic Games

5,001-10,000 employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
VR & AR
Consumer Software
Design
Real Estate
Education
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$149.6k - $219.4kAnnually

+ Benefit Plans + Incentive Programs

Senior, Expert

Bellevue, WA, USA

Category
Product Management
Product Operations
Product Strategy
Product
Requirements
  • Experience working in an internal production role where you've managed development teams in the creation and delivery of a complex software product.
  • Deep understanding of game development, software development process, and project management practices.
  • Experience in console and/or PC development, including understanding technical requirements and supporting adoption of new platform features.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated technical aptitude; Strong preference for applicants with development (programming, technical) and/or game development experience, with an Engine focus (eg. UE or competing/proprietary engines).
  • Experience in an environment where you had to exhibit amazing problem-solving skills daily, viewing each new problem as an opportunity for success.
  • Self-starter, you approach challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution.
  • Ability to communicate with varying levels of stakeholders, within your team and throughout the company.
  • Ability to drive high velocity, high impact development cycles, balancing out short-term needs and long-term vision.
Responsibilities
  • Own the outcome – No matter the complexity or challenges, ensure that our products launch and operate successfully. Meeting the daily needs of coordinating your team’s work are the basics. Delivering new features and services to end users and seeing complex features through the complete integration cycles with other teams are the fun parts.
  • Own the schedule – Partner with discipline leads to determine time and people necessary to see projects through to completion. Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmaps considering dependencies across multiple development teams to ensure successful releases.
  • Communicate – Provide transparency on project status and risks to stakeholders in order to ensure they are properly informed of any impacts from upcoming releases. Communicate frequently with the rest of the production team and project leads on project status, risks, and opportunities.
  • Focus on Users – Be an active customer advocate and ensure live issues affecting end users are being followed up on and resolved.
  • Be Flexible – You will be supporting multiple teams that are developing a wide range of technologies. You will need to switch contexts depending on the opportunities at hand.
  • Ensure the team has the best organizational structure, processes, and practices that allow them to produce high quality work efficiently and on time.

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, which is widely used in the industry. 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

8%

1 year growth

14%

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.

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