Senior Gameplay Programmer

1 Year ago • All levels • Gameplay

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer at Epic Games, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of real-time graphics and gaming technology. This involves designing, implementing, and supporting new features or systems related to Gameplay, Game AI, Sound, and Animation. You will collaborate with engineering teams and content creators to build cutting-edge interactive experiences, optimizing and fixing bugs in existing gameplay systems, and contributing ideas towards the game's overall development. The role requires a strong understanding of game design principles and the ability to write robust and maintainable code. You will be expected to work closely with art and design teams, rapidly prototype features, and provide and respond to critical feedback.
Must have:
  • Experience in professional game development and AAA titles.
  • Strong C++ skills for coding gameplay mechanics.
  • Ability to architect and code gameplay systems.
  • Analytical mind and strong problem-solving skills.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of ML/AI and its potential applications.
  • Familiarity with complex systems and existing codebases.
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401k with competitive match.
  • Free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents.
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time.

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 - SPECIAL PROJECTS

What We Do

The Special Projects team at Epic is responsible for executing high-impact projects that push the envelope to define the future of real-time graphics and gaming technology (The Matrix Awakens, Lumen in the Land of Nanite). In collaboration with the Unreal Engine team, we strive to put our technology and knowledge into the hands of users, empowering developers and content creators with the most powerful suite of real-time tools in the world.

What You'll Do

Epic Games is looking for a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join the team. As a member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving future projects that push boundaries, explore new technology, and help define the future of Unreal Engine. As a Senior Gameplay Programmer, you will define and implement the technical aspects of interactive projects and systems while collaborating with engineering teams and content creators to create cutting-edge interactive experiences.

In this role, you will

  • Design, implement, and support new features or systems that interact with or extend Gameplay, Game AI, Sound, and Animation systems
  • Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
  • Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made; write robust, maintainable code
  • Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features
  • Collaborate with Unreal Engine teams to help guide ongoing feature development
  • Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems
  • Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development

What we're looking for

  • Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles
  • Fearless when it comes to diving into complex systems and existing code bases
  • A keen analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and systems
  • Well-versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games
  • Adept at delivering and responding to constructive feedback
  • Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently
  • Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
  • Knowledge of ML/AI and its potential applications
  • Someone who is user-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do

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 here.

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 here.

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