Senior Programmer

4 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 .

Similar Jobs

Epic Games - Knowledge Manager

Epic Games

Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Vertexbee studios - Senior 3D Character Artist

Vertexbee studios

Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria (Hybrid)
1 Year ago
Amber - 3D Artist - Generalist (Project Based)

Amber

(Remote)
2 Months ago
Epic Games - Lead Counsel (Regulatory)

Epic Games

(On-Site)
3 Months ago
CD PROJEKT RED - Lead UX Designer

CD PROJEKT RED

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Tencent - DBA Intern

Tencent

(On-Site)
3 Months ago
Google - Software Engineering Manager II, Site Reliability Engineering

Google

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Balbix - Staff /Sr Staff/ Principal Engineer - Lakehouse

Balbix

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
7 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
bytedance - Software Development Engineer Graduate (Distributed NoSQL Database Systems)

bytedance

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Epic Games - Senior Technical Product Manager

Epic Games

(On-Site)
4 Months ago
Magic Media - 3D Generalist Artist

Magic Media

Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine (Remote)
1 Month ago
Wargaming - Senior Game Designer (World of Tanks Blitz)

Wargaming

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
playrix  - Director of Engineering

playrix

Armenia (Remote)
7 Months ago
Epic Games - Senior Producer

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
welevel  - Controlling Specialist

welevel

Munich, Bavaria, Germany (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Inworld AI - Staff C++ Developer

Inworld AI

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
easy brain - Build Engineer

easy brain

(Remote)
2 Weeks ago
Epic Games - Counsel, Marketplace

Epic Games

(On-Site)
3 Months ago
Smilegate - 3D Level Designer (Graphics)

Smilegate

Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (On-Site)
4 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Zoic studios - Senior Houdini Crowd Artist

Zoic studios

Canada (Remote)
3 Weeks ago
Wind River - Senior Member of Technical Staff - Sys - CD1

Wind River

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
People Can Fly - Senior Technical Game Designer

People Can Fly

Montréal, Québec, Canada (Hybrid)
1 Month ago
Turbulent - UX Writer

Turbulent

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Next Level Games - Senior Level Designer

Next Level Games

British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
Airlab Inc  - Game Designer (Mobile)

Airlab Inc

Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
2 Months ago
NVIDIA - Technical Marketing Engineer - AI Platform Software

NVIDIA

Canada (Hybrid)
2 Months ago
bounteous - Senior Cloud Data Warehouse Engineer

bounteous

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)
2 Weeks ago
Lionbridge Games - Senior Test Lead

Lionbridge Games

Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Quizizz - Growth Manager

Quizizz

Canada (Remote)
3 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Backend Development Jobs

Canva - Senior Backend Engineer (Java) - Content Growth, Global Content & Discovery

Canva

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Remote)
1 Month ago
Riot Games - Staff Software Engineer (Services) - Teamfight Tactics, Core Tech

Riot Games

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
31st Union - Expert Backend Engineer

31st Union

San Mateo, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
bytedance - Backend Software Engineer

bytedance

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Animoca Brands - Backend Developer

Animoca Brands

Philippines (Remote)
7 Months ago
panteon games - Game Server Engineer

panteon games

Ankara, Ankara, Türkiye (On-Site)
6 Months ago
Applike Group - Director of Technology (f/m/d)

Applike Group

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany (Hybrid)
7 Months ago
Tencent - Senior Backend Programmer, Gaming

Tencent

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Everyday Health Group - Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Lose It!

Everyday Health Group

United States (On-Site)
7 Months ago
Assystems - Backend Developer – ETL Integration

Assystems

Gurugram, Haryana, India (On-Site)
7 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

About The Company

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Porto Alegre, State Of Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

New York, New York, United States (On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Epic Games

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug