Full-Time

Principal Platform Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$223.2k - $360.1kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Washington, USA + 1 more

More locations: California, USA

This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including CA & WA).

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Required Skills
Unreal Engine
C/C++

You match the following Epic Games's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Excellent C++ skills and software engineering principles
  • Extensive expertise in optimizing Unreal Engine (UE4 or later) for optimal performance across various gaming consoles, PC or mobile devices
  • Experience profiling and optimizing CPU/GPU systems in one or more areas of game development or similar industry
  • Experience implementing and debugging large, robust systems on game or game engine technology
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Optimize iteration times for Unreal Engine, and improve existing systems for performance, memory usage, and user experience
  • Establish workflows to validate performance improvements and prevent regressions across different engine subsystems and platforms
  • Build tools and workflows to enable developer efficiency and autonomy
  • Act as a bridge and subject matter expert between game developers and engine technology

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on various platforms like 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 its competitors, Epic Games not only creates successful games but also shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, with the development community. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with the necessary tools and support.

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

0%

2 year growth

0%
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What believers are saying

  • Expansion into third-party games on mobile could boost user base and revenue.
  • Cross-platform capabilities enhance user engagement across devices, increasing retention.
  • Legal victories against tech giants may lead to favorable terms for developers.

What critics are saying

  • Legal battles with Google and Apple could lead to financial and operational burdens.
  • Technical challenges in adding third-party games may affect user experience.
  • Regulatory hurdles outside Europe may impact mobile store expansion.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, to developers worldwide.
  • The company is known for its hit game Fortnite, a cultural phenomenon.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, enhancing multiplayer and backend capabilities for developers.

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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