Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer, Fortnite

2 Weeks 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 collaborate with designers and UI programmers on Fortnite's player engagement and progression systems (Quests, Battle Pass). Responsibilities include developing and iterating on game features and tools, providing technical support across multiple platforms, optimizing and debugging existing systems, resolving player account issues, and contributing innovative ideas to game production. Strong C++ skills and AAA game development experience are essential. Experience with player engagement systems is a plus. This role requires strong communication and collaboration skills and a commitment to technical excellence.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ skills
  • AAA game development experience
  • Gameplay systems development expertise
  • Robust, maintainable code writing
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Java experience
  • Experience with player engagement and progression systems

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 .

Similar Jobs

The Walt Disney Company - Lead Software Engineer in Test, iOS/Android

The Walt Disney Company

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
The Walt Disney Company - Lead Software Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Google - Research Intern, PhD, Summer 2025

Google

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Saviynt - Senior Engineer I, Software Engineering

Saviynt

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Google - Software Engineer III, Full Stack, Google Cloud

Google

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Ourpalm - Junior System Planner

Ourpalm

Beijing, Beijing, China (On-Site)
1 Week ago
Zoox - Senior Systems Engineer - Vehicle Controls Functional Safety

Zoox

Foster City, California, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Assystems - Ingénieur Systèmes - Nucléaire H/F

Assystems

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Activision - Senior AI Designer

Activision

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Playground Games - Senior Systems Engineer

Playground Games

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
2 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

PlayStation Global - Manager - Data Engineering

PlayStation Global

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (Remote)
2 Months ago
NVIDIA - System Products Memory Solutions Engineer

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Microsoft - Software Engineer II

Microsoft

Prague, Prague, Czechia (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Microsoft - Software Engineer II, Full Stack

Microsoft

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Nagarro - SAP Basis Consultant

Nagarro

Germany (Remote)
4 Months ago
Netflix - Senior Software Engineer, Partner Engineering - APAC

Netflix

Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan (On-Site)
3 Months ago
ByteDance - Senior Software Development Engineer - Cloud Native Databases

ByteDance

Seattle, Washington, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
ByteDance - Senior Software Engineer - Development Infrastructure Team

ByteDance

Mountain View, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Playnetic - Engineering Team Lead

Playnetic

Romania (Remote)
2 Months ago
BigID - Senior Data Analyst

BigID

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel (On-Site)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in United States

Luxoft - Infrastructure Engineer with AWS

Luxoft

Poland, Ohio, United States (Remote)
3 Months ago
Expedia - Partner Success Associate - Spanish and English fluency required

Expedia

Chicago, Illinois, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Onward Search - Sr. Technical Game Designer

Onward Search

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Netflix - Engineering Manager, Identity & Authentication Security

Netflix

United States (Remote)
4 Days ago
Activate Games - Store Leader (Store Manager)

Activate Games

Baltimore, Maryland, United States (On-Site)
2 Weeks ago
eBay - Principal People Technology Analyst

eBay

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
NVIDIA - Senior Research Engineer, Simulation

NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Netflix - Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs, Nonfiction and Sports

Netflix

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)
1 Week ago
J5 Consulting - Data Scientist

J5 Consulting

Virginia, United States (On-Site)
1 Year ago
Nintendo - Localization Specialist (Japanese)

Nintendo

Redmond, Washington, United States (Hybrid)
3 Months ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Systems Design Jobs

Sony Interactive Entertainment - Software Engineer (PlayStation Compatibility Technology and Build System Development)

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Tokyo, Japan (On-Site)
4 Weeks ago
AMD - SOC Verification Lead ( Cache Coherence datapath Lead )

AMD

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site)
5 Months ago
Google - Software Engineer, PhD, Early Career, Campus, Embedded Systems and Firmware, 2025 start

Google

Atlanta, Georgia, United States (On-Site)
3 Months ago
Assystems - Ingénieur Mécanique d'Equipements Nucléaires H/F

Assystems

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (On-Site)
3 Months ago
IO Interactive - Gameplay Programmer

IO Interactive

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden (Hybrid)
4 Months ago
Epic Games - Senior Engine Programmer, Fortnite Tech

Epic Games

Montreal, Quebec, Canada (On-Site)
1 Month ago
The Walt Disney Company - Ride Control Systems Engineer Principal (Design Assurance)

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States (On-Site)
2 Months ago
Activision - Expert Systems Designer

Activision

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On-Site)
2 Months ago
NVIDIA - Chip Architect

NVIDIA

Yokne'am Illit, North District, Israel (On-Site)
1 Month ago
Epic Games - Senior Gameplay Engineer, UEFN

Epic Games

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (On-Site)
3 Weeks ago

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

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.

Cary, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)

Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia (On-Site)

Berlin, Berlin, Germany (On-Site)

(On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Cary, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)

Cary, North Carolina, United States (On-Site)

Vancouver, British Columbia, 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