Full-Time

Senior Engine Programmer

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

London, UK

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Requirements
  • Excellent C++ experience
  • Experience in a broad range of engineering areas on shipping games or real-time visualization systems, with special attention given to low-level code and deep optimization
  • Well-versed in software engineering principles, especially API design
  • Experience in a cross-disciplinary development environment with excellent communication skills. You should be able to communicate and explain trade-offs with non-engineers
  • Experience with an existing game engine and editor concepts. UE4 or UE5 would be nice to have
  • Fearless attitude to making profound changes to an existing engine to provide paradigm-shifting improvements that change the world
  • Experience developing in a large codebase at a fast pace, making trade-offs between usability, performance, and power
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement new engine runtime features for all of our Fortnite experiences and Unreal Engine itself
  • Design and implement APIs and supporting tools as required by the project's demands
  • Optimize both memory and performance in systems that have to scale from high-end to mobile devices
  • Analyze and fix common problems in a game engine, such as load times, memory usage, and performance problems
  • Contribute to the broader design and implementation of Epic's products and technologies

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 backend support and online multiplayer features to help other developers manage their games. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, including the widely-used Unreal Engine, which empowers other developers. The company's goal is to enhance gaming experiences for players while supporting developers with the necessary tools and resources.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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What believers are saying

  • Expansion into metaverse experiences with LEGO could attract new player demographics.
  • Focus on user-generated content increases player engagement and retention.
  • Advancements in Unreal Engine technology attract developers seeking cutting-edge tools.

What critics are saying

  • FTC's $72 million refund settlement highlights issues with monetization practices.
  • Ongoing legal battle with Google could lead to further legal expenses.
  • $275 million fine for privacy violations indicates significant compliance risks.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, for high-fidelity game development.
  • The company supports cross-platform play, enhancing player connectivity across devices.
  • Epic Games collaborates with celebrities, like Lionel Messi, to boost in-game engagement.

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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