Senior Programmer

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Backend Development • Systems Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Fortnite Player Journey team seeks a passionate software programmer proficient in C++ to build and maintain systems for their live-service product. Responsibilities include architecting and implementing new features, writing robust code, optimizing and debugging systems, integrating backend services, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role focuses on improving player socialization, game discovery, and ensuring a safe and fun experience within Fortnite. Experience in Unreal Engine is preferred, and a strong understanding of social, frontend, and gameplay elements is crucial.
Must have:
  • Exceptional C++ skills
  • Game development experience (multiple platforms)
  • Social/frontend/gameplay interest
  • Player safety and UGC curation passion
  • Analytical mind and problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Unreal Engine experience
Perks:
  • 100% benefits coverage (employee & dependents)
  • Supplemental medical, dental, vision
  • Life & AD&D insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Mental well-being program (therapy & coaching)

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

The Fortnite Player Journey team is looking for a software programmer who is passionate about games and well-versed in C++, creating and maintaining systems for a live-service product, integrating with backend services, and driving UI with reusable data paradigms. In this role, you’ll work on impactful systems to help players socialize with their friends and find their new favorite game in Fortnite, all while promoting a safe, fun experience for all.

In this role, you will

  • Architect, plan, and implement new features with systemic approach
  • Write robust, maintainable code with a focus on the future
  • Optimize and fix bugs in new and legacy systems
  • Integrate backend systems in support of the player experience
  • Collaborate with the cross-discipline team on cutting-edge features that support player experiences across Fortnite
  • Work closely with backend developers to align on service and client goals
  • Work closely with art and design leads to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements

What we're looking for

  • Exceptional C++ programming skills
  • Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms
  • Interest in social, frontend, and gameplay-adjacent areas of game development
  • Interest in player safety and user-generated-content curation
  • Passion for games and great user experiences
  • Keen analytical mind and mature problem-solving skills
  • Unreal Engine development experience preferred

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

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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