Gameplay Programmer

Description

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 are looking for a Gameplay Engineer to join us in the next wave of musical gameplay! We believe that the best gameplay experiences are driven by collaboration and iteration between gameplay programmers, designers, and artists. You will play a critical role in driving future gameplay features and leading other engineers in the process. In this role, you will - Work closely with art and design on a variety of gameplay features - Prototype and iterate, and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback - Collaborate with other engineers on technical approaches to satisfy both the surface-level and deeper, engineering-specific requirements - Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems to ensure high-quality user experiences across all platforms we support - Write robust, maintainable code What we're looking for - Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles - An analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills - Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools - Well-versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games - Experience with or desire to work in a live game environment - Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently - Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions - Experience writing multiplayer gameplay systems is a plus - Keen interest in games 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