Full-Time

Principal Platform Engineer

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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

Open to multiple locations across the US, including California and Washington.

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