Senior Gameplay Programmer

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 are seeking a Gameplay Programmer to join the gameplay team for a main internal project in the Fortnite ecosystem. They will be responsible for driving core gameplay features, collaborating, and iterating between programmers, designers, and artists. They will play a critical role in building future gameplay systems within the Fortnite ecosystem.

In this role, you will

• Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
• Architecture and implement gameplay features from 3 Cs mechanics to game systems
• Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features
• Supporting technical excellence of Fortnite on multiple platforms
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems
• Write robust, maintainable code

What we're looking for

• At least 5 years of experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles (on multiple platforms preferred)
• Strong analytical abilities with creative problem-solving skills, excelling in thinking innovatively and finding unique solutions
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools from building characters, cameras, and controls (3 Cs) to gameplay systems
• Experience shipping games with Unreal Engine 5, or relevant experience in Unreal.
• Strong game design sensibility: ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games (an interest in online games is preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with designers to build innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.