Epic Games seeks a Senior Gameplay Programmer for its Fortnite team.  Responsibilities include driving core gameplay features and systems, collaborating with programmers, designers, and artists, building future gameplay features within the Fortnite ecosystem, experimenting with game design and rapid prototyping, architecting and implementing gameplay features (from mechanics to large systems), supporting technical excellence across platforms, optimizing and fixing bugs, and writing robust code.  The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of AAA game development experience (multi-platform preferred), strong C++ skills, Unreal Engine 5 experience, excellent game design sensibilities, and proven collaboration skills.

<p>Epic Games is a leading entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology.</p>

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<span class="sc-jXbUNg btmRVe ue-rich-text  loc-en-US"><div class="content-intro"><h2>WHAT MAKES US EPIC?</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p></div><h2>ENGINEERING - GAMES</h2>
<h3><strong>What We Do</strong></h3>
<p>Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.</p>
<h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3>
<p>We are seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join the Fortnite gameplay team. They will be responsible for driving core gameplay features and systems at the leading edge of Fortnite development, collaborating with programmers, designers, and artists. They will play a critical role in building future gameplay features and systems for Fortnite and within the Fortnite ecosystem.</p>
<h3><strong>In this role, you will</strong></h3>
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<li>Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made</li>
<li>Build and extend foundational gameplay systems to support future Fortnite development</li>
<li>Architect and implement gameplay features from 3 Cs mechanics to large game systems</li>
<li>Work closely with engineers, artists and designers to create and iterate on gameplay features and systems</li>
<li>Support technical excellence of Fortnite on multiple platforms</li>
<li>Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems</li>
<li>Write robust, maintainable code</li>
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<h3><strong>What we're looking for</strong></h3>
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<li>At least 5 years of experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles (on multiple platforms preferred)</li>
<li>Strong analytical abilities with creative problem-solving skills, excelling in innovative thinking and finding unique solutions</li>
<li>Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools, from building characters, cameras, and controls (3 Cs), to large gameplay systems</li>
<li>Experience shipping games with Unreal Engine 5, or relevant experience in Unreal</li>
<li>Strong game design sensibility: ability to articulate what is strong or weak about the design of existing games</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in collaborating with engineers and designers to build innovative solutions</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
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<h2>EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE</h2>
<p><span data-sheets-userformat="{" 2":13201,"3":{"1":0},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":13421772}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0,"15":"roboto","16":10}"="">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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2>ABOUT US</h2>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>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 .</p>
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