Lead Gameplay Programmer

Epic Games • Fulltime • Washington, USA + 2 more, United States • $181.40k - $316.70k / year • 3m ago

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

PROGRAMMING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You’ll Do

Come be part of the excitement and energy to help continue building Fortnite into one of the biggest games in the world! Epic Games is looking for an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to join Fortnite’s growing Programming team. We believe that the best gameplay experiences are driven by collaboration and iteration between gameplay programmers, designers, and artists. You will play a critical role in driving future gameplay features, whether it’s new items in Battle Royale, or pushing Save the World in new, exciting directions.

In this role, you will

Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features
Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback
Support technical excellence of Fortnite on multiple platforms
Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems
Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development
Write robust, maintainable code

What we’re looking for

2+ years of experience in a lead programmer role, with demonstrated ability to manage or lead a team effectively
A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills
Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
Strong math skills
Unreal Engine experience (UE4 or UE5) is ideal
Well-versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (an interest in online games is preferred)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Console experience
Experience working on a live service game

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & 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 aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

New York City Base Pay Range

$215,921—$316,683 USD

California Base Pay Range

$190,010—$278,682 USD

Washington Base Pay Range

$181,373—$266,014 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we’ve 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. Epic’s 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!

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