Full-Time

Senior Gameplay Systems Engineer

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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
Unreal Engine
C/C++
Requirements
  • Strong C++ programming skills
  • Experience designing and building robust systems
  • A passion for games with a willingness to focus on visual but gameplay-adjacent areas
  • Initiative, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication skills to work within a geographically distributed team and reach across team boundaries
  • Unreal Engine development experience is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
  • Architect, plan, and implement new game systems while optimizing and fixing bugs in existing systems
  • Be a team player, learning with your peers and improving the process as you go
  • Build relationships with adjacent teams, including art, performance, animation tech, and automation
  • Support technical excellence of a live service game across multiple platforms
  • Write robust, maintainable code with extensibility in mind
  • Advocate for the player experience, preserving and enhancing the library of cosmetics players have acquired

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on multiple platforms. 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, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with the necessary tools.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in blockchain can boost Epic's new game 'Off The Grid'.
  • Virtual concerts in Fortnite can enhance player engagement and attract new users.
  • Free Unreal Fellowship courses can expand Unreal Engine's user base among aspiring developers.

What critics are saying

  • Legal battles with Google and Apple may lead to financial and operational challenges.
  • Blockchain features in games could expose Epic to regulatory scrutiny and backlash.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, to developers worldwide.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, attracting a massive player base.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with essential game management tools.

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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