Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer, Unreal Engine

4 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Gameplay

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer at Epic Games, you'll be instrumental in enhancing the foundation of gameplay abilities within Unreal Engine. Key responsibilities include improving the networking layer for gameplay abilities, enhancing interactions with other engine systems, architecting and maintaining gameplay systems and APIs, and collaborating with other teams to maintain a unified vision. You'll diagnose performance issues, build robust and scalable systems, and contribute to the continuous innovation of Unreal Engine's capabilities, empowering licensees to create cutting-edge gameplay experiences. This role requires strong C++ skills, a deep understanding of networked game principles, and experience in AAA game development or game engine technology.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Networked game principles understanding
  • Robust, maintainable system building
  • AAA game or engine experience
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • AI, input, animation, or physics experience
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • Long-term disability & life insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO & sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

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

We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer passionate about strengthening the foundation of gameplay abilities in Unreal. You will be working with others to enhance the networking layer upon which gameplay abilities are built as well as how they interact with various other engine systems. As a member of the Gameplay Systems team you’ll be responsible for architecting and maintaining gameplay systems, APIs, and features within Unreal Engine that allow our licensees to build the next generation of amazing gameplay experiences.

In This Role You Will

  • Improve and maintain the underlying networking foundation of the Gameplay Ability System to provide a more reliable and feature rich experience
  • Provide guidance and share knowledge with other teams about how to best solve problems
  • Improve existing systems to be more performant, scalable, and stable.
  • Build and maintain bridges with other teams within the Engine group to help drive and maintain vision
  • Diagnose cpu and network performance issues to unlock the full potential of the engine for licensees
  • Look for ways to push the technology forward in new and innovative ways

What We're Looking For

    • Strong C++ skills and programming principles knowledge
    • Strong understanding of networked game principles 
    • Adjacent experience in one or more of the following areas: AI, input, animation, or physics
    • 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)
    • You’re user-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do

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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