# Lead Gameplay Programmer

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Epicgames is hiring. Negotiable · Full Time · Human.

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## Summary

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Company | Epicgames |
| Budget | Negotiable |
| Type | Full Time |
| Worker | Human |
| Posted | 2026-07-05 |
| Apply | https://www.jobsinxr.com/jobs/epicgames_lead-gameplay-programmer_35af04e9 |
| Company page | https://www.jobsinxr.com/companies/epicgames |

## 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.
PROGRAMMING - GAMES
What We Do
Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
We are seeking an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to direct gameplay teams within Rocket League. They will be responsible for leading the gameplay programming team and collaborating and iterating with gameplay programmers, game designers, producers, and artists. They will play a critical role in feature development for Rocket League.
In this role, you will
- Mentor and coach a team of gameplay programmers and be the primary hub of communication and information for other disciplines
- Distill high-level feature requests into meaningful, actionable work items and delegate effectively to the team
- Deliver core gameplay features efficiently and on time, and speak up when the team is over- or under-scoped
- Lead the vision for different gameplay systems and features
- Propose and review architecture, systems, and technical approaches to ensure that they satisfy requirements and promote a healthy codebase
- Work closely with art and design leads to ensure gameplay mechanics meet functional requirements and uphold our high standards
- Work closely with other programming disciplines to integrate systems in support of the player experience, as well as write code when necessary
What we're looking for
- Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles (on multiple platforms preferred)
- Experience leading a team of programmers within shipped AAA titles
- Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
- Strong analytical abilities with creative problem-solving skills, excelling in thinking innovatively and finding unique solutions
- Experience working on live services games
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback
- Keen interest in games
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 di

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