Gameplay Systems Programmer

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

We’re looking for a Gameplay Systems Engineer who is passionate about games and well-versed in C++ and gameplay systems development. As part of the Player Engagement team, you ll work closely with designers and UI engineers to develop highly impactful player engagement systems.

In this role, you will

Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made

Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features

Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback

Support technical excellence on multiple platforms

Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems

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

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

Experience with player engagement and retention systems is a plus

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees (EEs) and dependents (deps). Our current benefits package includes coverage for medical, dental, and life insurance. We also offer supplemental benefits including daily meal vouchers, and commuter benefits for onsite employees.

ABOUT US

Epic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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.

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