Senior Audio Programmer
Job Summary
Job Description
- 5+ years professional programming experience in tools and UI development
- Strong C++ programming skills and experience with C++ GUI frameworks
- Expertise in digital signal processing and core digital audio concepts
- Passion for creating high-quality UX tools for content creators
- Experience with UE5
- Experience with other DSP-graph UI frameworks (Max/MSP, Reaktor, etc.)
- Experience with audio domain-specific languages (Max/MSP, PD, Supercollider, etc.)
- Background in sound design, music composition, or related audio field
- Experience in digital audio workstation plugin development
- 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401k with competitive match
- Robust mental well-being program
- Unlimited PTO and sick time
- Paid sabbatical after 7 years
7 skills required
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 - UNREAL ENGINE
What We Do
Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
Epic Games has a cutting-edge audio engine included in the Unreal Engine, supporting both internal teams like Fortnite and various external licensees. This position will enhance our dynamic audio engine team, focusing on advancing our audio tools and user experience. You will play a crucial role in audio technology development, influencing the broader game industry and real-time audio rendering.
In this role, you will
- Design and implement new audio engine tools, workflows, and systems-level audio features
- Work closely with sound designers and technical sound designers to support and extend audio workflows and audio content pipelines
- Support audio designers in their use of editor tools and adding quality of life features as needed
- Work with the audio engine team to track down and resolve tools-related bugs and issues
- Profile and tune code to meet performance and memory requirements
- Test and document your work while writing clear, maintainable, and functional code
What we're looking for
- Minimum of 5+ years of professional programming experience working in tools and UI development
- B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- Strong programming skills in C++ and experience with C++ GUI frameworks (e.g., JUCE, wxWidgets, Qt, etc.)
- Expertise with digital signal processing and core digital audio concepts
- Passionate about writing tools with quality UX for content creators
- Experience with UE5
- Experience with other DSP-graph UI frameworks (e.g., Max/MSP, Reaktor, etc.)
- Experience with audio domain-specific languages (e.g., Max/MSP, PD, Supercollider, ChucK, etc.)
- Background in sound design, music composition, or another audio-related field
- Experience working on digital audio workstation plugin development
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 .
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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About The Company
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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