ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE
What We Do
Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
We are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to build innovative new experiences and technology as part of our collaboration with Disney. As a Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer, you will play a critical role on a small and focused team. You will be responsible for building and supporting core game systems, as well as collaborating on the shared technology foundation to deliver performant, scalable experiences. You will have opportunities to work on a variety of initiatives, to get hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, and to work with talented internal and external teams, all while building impactful experiences from concept to delivery.
In this role, you will
Work closely with art and design to build core gameplay systems and implement development best practices
Optimize runtime performance, memory usage and developer workflows
Collaborate with Unreal Engine teams to contribute to ongoing feature development
Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
Write robust, maintainable code
What we're looking for
Significant experience developing games or other interactive real-time technology applications
A keen analytical mind with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside of the box
Proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of gameplay systems, mechanics, and tools
The ability to empathize with users and to balance the inherent tradeoffs in developing with the user in mind
Strong teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback
Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently
Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 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. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
