Senior Console Engineer

2 Weeks ago • 4-8 Years • Rendering

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Console Engineer at Epic Games, you'll enhance and maintain Unreal Engine's support for game consoles (Switch, Steam Deck, Sony, Microsoft). Responsibilities include performance analysis and optimization, extending the engine for future hardware, developing console workflow tools, debugging CPU/GPU/peripherals, and collaborating with internal teams (Fortnite, Rocket League) and external customers. You'll work with cutting-edge gaming technologies and directly with console manufacturers. This role demands strong C++ and multi-threaded programming skills, expertise in hardware architectures (x86-64, ARM, AMD/NVIDIA GPUs), and familiarity with graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan, DirectX) and shading languages (HLSL, MSL).
Must have:
  • Strong C++ and multi-threaded programming
  • Performance and memory optimization skills
  • Excellent knowledge of x86-64, ARM, AMD/NVIDIA GPUs
  • Expertise in Metal, Vulkan, DirectX, HLSL, MSL
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, vision
  • Long-term disability, life insurance, 401k match
  • Mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job Details

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.

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’re looking for experienced Senior Engine Programmers to help enhance and maintain the console platforms supported by Unreal Engine. You will be responsible for a variety of game consoles including Switch, Steam Deck, Sony and Microsoft platforms. You will work on a variety of systems including infrastructure, packaging, input, graphics, and general CPU tasks. You will often work with the latest technologies in gaming, working with console manufacturers to develop their software and hardware. Additionally you will collaborate with the many teams at Epic working on games like Fortnite, Rocket League, and special showcase projects.

In this role, you will

  • Analyze performance on and optimize for game consoles
  • Help us extend and enhance our engine for future hardware
  • Develop workflow tools for game consoles
  • Debug CPU, GPU, and/or peripherals of modern game consoles
  • Support external customers

What we're looking for

  • Strong C++ knowledge and multi-threaded programming techniques; ability to code and architect various core engine systems
  • Demonstrated performance and memory optimization skills. Self-motivated and able to dive into a complex system with quick results
  • Excellent knowledge of hardware architectures including x86-64, ARM, AMD GPUs, and NVIDIA GPUs
  • Excellent knowledge of a broad range of graphics APIs including Metal, Vulkan and DirectX, as well as shading languages such as HLSL and MSL
  • Familiarity with development tools and profiling on modern systems, including PIX, Razor, and renderdoc frame capture and profiling

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.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 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!

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 .

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 .

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Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

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