Senior Software Programmer, Developer Relations (World Creation Tools)
12 days ago
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 - 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 programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
We’re looking for a Software Programmer to help bridge Unreal Engine end users from various industries, locations, and levels of experience, with Epic’s development team. The ideal candidate is an senior C++ programmer, with experience in real-time applications who is customer focused, and has excellent communication skills.
In this role, you will
- Provide programming consultation to Unreal Engine licensees as they navigate difficult problems
- Debug, review and analyze a host of development issues from bugs to runtime performance challenges
- Work with customers and technical partners from multiple industries to ensure features meet their needs
- Write well documented and optimized code for fixes and feature improvements
- Drive the creation and development of knowledge sharing resources such as live presentations, whitepapers, tutorials and knowledge articles.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to team members
What we're looking for
- Excellent C++ skills with demonstrated experience in multi-threaded applications
- A strong foundation in real-time applications, 3D math, data structures and algorithms
- Experience profiling and optimizing CPU/GPU systems in one or more areas of game development or similar industry
- Strong written/verbal communication skills including the ability to give technical presentations to audiences with varying technical backgrounds
- A creative problem solver with a passion for helping other developers
- Self-motivated individual who will take ownership of the technical relationship with developers and work proactively to reduce friction and improve processes
- Professional experience with UE4/UE5 is an asset
- Shipped titles, especially games utilizing an open world or large coordinate system is an asset
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.
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).
British Columbia Base Pay Range
$177,096 — $259,741 CAD
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 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!
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