Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer, Fortnite

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • Systems Design • $172,736 PA - $316,683 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer at Epic Games, you'll be part of the Player Investment team, collaborating with designers and UI programmers to develop impactful player engagement and progression systems for Fortnite (like Quest and Battle Pass systems). Responsibilities include working closely with designers on features and tools, providing critical feedback, optimizing and debugging gameplay systems (including live service incidents), contributing to game production, and writing robust, maintainable code. You'll leverage your strong C++ skills and experience in AAA game or game engine development. Java experience is a plus for backend systems.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ skills
  • AAA game development experience
  • Robust system development
  • Excellent communication
  • Player engagement system exp.
Good to have:
  • Java experience
  • Backend systems knowledge

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.

PROGRAMMING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal 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 Do

We’re looking for a Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer who is passionate about games and well-versed in C++ and gameplay systems development. As part of the Player Investment team, you'll work closely with designers and UI programmers to develop highly impactful player engagement and progression systems, like our innovative Quest and Battle Pass systems.

In this role, you will

  • Work closely with designers to create and iterate on game features and tools
  • Invite and respond to critical feedback throughout development
  • Support technical excellence on multiple platforms
  • Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems, including responding to live service incidents and resolving player account problems
  • Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development
  • Write robust, maintainable code with extensibility in mind

What we're looking for

  • Strong C++ skills and programming principles knowledge
  • Java experience is a bonus, for working with backend systems
  • Talent for building robust, extensible, maintainable systems
  • Experience developing AAA games or game engine technology professionally
  • Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)
  • Experience with player engagement and progression systems is a plus

This role is open to multiple locations across North America and Europe (including CA, NYC, & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The 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).

New York City Base Pay Range
$215,291$316,683 USD
California Base Pay Range
$190,010$278,682 USD
Washington Base Pay Range
$172,736$253,347 USD

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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