PROGRAMMING - GAMESWhat We DoUnreal 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 DoToday, we are growing the team that is forging the first adventures in LEGO Fortnite, blending the engaging and welcoming Fortnite universe with the creativity and playfulness of LEGO. We're looking for a Senior Engine Programmer to help build the core technology for LEGO Fortnite. Using the tools and pipelines of Unreal Engine, you'll work on all aspects of the core engine technology behind a cutting-edge game experience. Most importantly you'll work with a creative, energetic, and fun team to bring a brand new game experience to players around the world!In this role, you willAnalyze and optimize both memory and performance in systems that have to scale from high-end to mobile systemsDesign and implement new engine runtime features for the game, and the Unreal Engine itselfDesign and implement APIs and supporting tools as required by the demands of the projectPartner with other LEGO Fortnite teams as a generalist programmer so we can flexibly deliver our fast paced and broad roadmapWhat we're looking forExcellent C++ experience, and familiarity with scripting systems like Blueprint, Lua, Python, etc.Unreal Engine experience (UE4 or UE5)Experience in a broad range of programming areas on shipping games or real time visualization systems, with special attention given to low-level code and deep optimizationWell-versed in software programming principlesExperience in a cross-disciplinary development environment with excellent communication skills. You should be able to communicate and explain trade-offs with non-programmers!Fearless attitude to making deep and profound changes to an existing engine to provide paradigm shifting improvements that change the worldExperience developing in a large codebase at a fast pace, making trade-offs between usability, performance, and powerEPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEWe 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.Pay Transparency InformationThe 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).
