Programming Lead
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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 award-winning 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 - EPIC GAMES SERVICES
What We Do
Driving the plug-in power behind Unreal Engine 5. We bridge connections for licensees and our own internal game teams to online services. This allows games like Fortnite to utilize a combination of platform online services as well as Epics own online services to build cross-platform online features. Login parties voice chat matchmaking purchasing cloud storage and analytics are just a few examples of online features that our Online Game Services team helps games utilize.
What Youll Do
EOS SDK powers Epics online experiencesconnecting players across first and third party titles through Epic Account Services and Online Services. It includes a full suite of features: Account services and social graph systems game-centric match management and more. But this isnt just REST API access. EOS SDK simplifies complex integration with query batching and native platform supportbuilt for all developers from indie teams to AAA studios. Learn more at . As Programming Lead youll guide a team of programmers in building and supporting the EOS SDK across platforms: desktop mobile and console. The SDK serves a wide range of developers from Fortnite and internal teams to third-party partners. Youll help contribute to efforts that span multiple teams offering continuity and judgment as we move toward shared goals. The SDK team is full of self-starters working on a diverse set of initiatives. A successful candidate will help to foster an open supportive culture in which everyone can be successful and their authentic self.
In this role you will
- Deep familiarity with the codebase will be expected; onboarding includes hands-on resolution of real issues.
- Uphold the high coding standards through regular code reviews.
- Triage and contribute to the resolution of complex bugs and issues through technical discussion.
- Support a team of software programmers through performance management career development and hiring when needed.
- Lead a team in developing and maintaining a client SDK which interacts with backend systems.
- Partner with stakeholders to define priorities and expectations that translate to a clear deliverable scope of work.
- Deliver ongoing transparent communication with a focus on expectations fostering trust with internal stakeholders and external partners.
What were looking for
- 7 years of software programming industry experience developing online systems
- 2 years of experience in a management role
- Ability to manage a teams strategy its roadmap and update stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of a project
- Strong background in C; familiarity with mobile-focused languages like Java Kotlin or Swift is a plus
- Proven track record of building and growing teams and delivering production-quality software especially in SDK or platform contexts
- Experience leading teams that support live online products including system health monitoring and troubleshooting
EPIC JOB EPIC BENEFITS EPIC LIFE
We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical dental vision critical illness telemedicine Life and AD&D long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program) we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4500 employees globally. For over 25 years weve been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epics award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity 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 world-class 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
