Senior Gameplay Programmer
Senior Gameplay Programmer
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Job Description
WHAT MAKES US EPIC
At the core of Epics success are talented passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative welcoming and creative environment. Whether its building awardwinning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences were always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. Were constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
PROGRAMMING SPECIAL PROJECTS
What We Do
The Special Projects team at Epic is responsible for executing highimpact projects that push the envelope to define the future of realtime graphics and gaming technology (The Matrix Awakens Lumen in the Land of Nanite). In collaboration with the Unreal Engine team we strive to put our technology and knowledge into the hands of users empowering developers and content creators with the most powerful suite of realtime tools in the world.
What Youll Do
Epic Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join the team. As a member of our team you will play a critical role in driving future projects that push boundaries explore new technology and help define the future of Unreal Engine. As a Senior Gameplay Programmer you will define and implement the technical aspects of interactive projects and systems while collaborating with programming teams and content creators to create cuttingedge interactive experiences.
In this role you will
- Design implement and support new features or systems that interact with or extend Gameplay Game AI Sound and Animation systems
- Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
- Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made; write robust maintainable code
- Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features
- Collaborate with Unreal Engine teams to help guide ongoing feature development
- Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems
- Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the games production and development
What were looking for
- Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles
- Fearless when it comes to diving into complex systems and existing code bases
- A keen analytical mind with strong problemsolving skills
- Strong C skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and systems
- Wellversed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games
- Adept at delivering and responding to constructive feedback
- Selfmotivated strong work ethic and the ability to work independently
- Creativity in problemsolving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
- Knowledge of ML/AI and its potential applications
- Someone who is userfocused passionate solutionsfocused and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do
This role is open to multiple locations across North America and Europe (including CA & WA).
Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors which include (but arent limited to) things such as skills and competencies qualifications knowledge and experience. In addition to base pay most employees are eligible to participate in Epics generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4500 employees globally. For over 25 years weve been making awardwinning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epics awardwinning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build highfidelity interactive experiences for PC console mobile and VR it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment automotive and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games we strive to build teams of worldclass talent.
Like what you hear Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e. a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
