Senior Server Programmer

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Systems Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games seeks a Senior Networking Programmer to collaborate with The Walt Disney Company on a new persistent game universe encompassing Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more. Responsibilities include optimizing systems for latency, bandwidth, and CPU usage; managing server releases; researching and developing real-time technology; bridging game developers and Unreal Engine networking tech; collaborating on building and deploying new technologies; and building tools to enhance developer efficiency. The role requires experience shipping networked multiplayer games, excellent C++ skills, familiarity with scripting systems, and experience in a cross-disciplinary environment.
Must have:
  • Experience shipping networked multiplayer games
  • Excellent C++ skills
  • Game networking concepts understanding
  • Large codebase development experience
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with scripting systems (Blueprint, Lua, Python)
  • Cross-disciplinary development experience
Perks:
  • 100% employer-paid benefits (except PMI for dependents)
  • Pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Health care cash plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Critical illness coverage
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Flu shots
  • Health checks
  • Meals
  • Robust mental well-being program

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 - GAMES

What We Do

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.

What You'll Do

The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games are collaborating on an all-new games and entertainment universe.

In addition to being a world-class games experience, this new persistent universe will offer a multitude of opportunities for consumers to play, watch, and engage with content, characters, and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more.

Players, gamers, and fans of all kinds will be able to create their own stories and experiences, express their fandom in a distinctly Disney way, and share content with each other in ways that they love. Come join us in creating the future of interactive entertainment.

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Networking Programmer to join this team. You will be innovating and pushing the limits of what’s possible and delivering the best possible networked experience for our players. You will problem-solve server performance and stability, and guide developers in creating new industry leading features.

In this role, you will

  • Improve player experience by optimizing systems for latency, bandwidth, CPU usage, and memory
  • Contribute to managing server releases while improving and automating the process along the way
  • Research, architect, and develop real-time technology to enable new game experiences
  • Act as a bridge and subject matter expert between game developers and Unreal Engine networking tech
  • Collaborate with other programmers on building and deploying new technologies
  • Build tools and workflows to enable developer efficiency and autonomy

What we're looking for

  • Experience shipping networked multiplayer games
  • Excellent C++ skills, with a familiarity of scripting systems like Blueprint, Lua, Python, etc
  • Experience in a cross-disciplinary development environment, with excellent communication skills
  • Strong grasp of game networking concepts
  • Experience developing in a large codebase at a fast pace, making trade-offs between usability, performance, and memory
  • Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
  • Keen interest in games

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

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits except for PMI (for dependents). Our current benefits package includes pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals. 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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