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
Today, we are growing the team that is forging the first adventures in LEGO Fortnite, blending the engaging and welcoming Fortnite universe with the creativity and playfulness of LEGO. We’re looking for a Senior Online Programmer for the Persistence team within LEGO Fortnite to craft highly reliable, high throughput, low latency software to communicate with many services at scale.The Persistence team is a collaborative environment, and a successful candidate will help to foster an open, supportive culture in which everyone can be successful and be their authentic self.
Learn more at https://dev.epicgames.com/
In this role, you will
- Architect features related to Lego Fortnite’s Persistence Systems
- Interface with various backend service endpoints to load and save persistence data
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand their data storage needs and provide solutions that meet their requirements
- Integrate feedback from our various consumers of the Persistence System and evolve and improve existing features
- Identify opportunities to improve the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our data storage systems
What we're looking for
- Prior experience developing online systems and working with backend services
- Proficient in C++
- Previous Game Development experience
- Experience with client/server architecture, replication, and RPCs
- Proficiency in writing highly asynchronous real-time code
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to provide, solicit, and accept feedback constructively
- Experience tracking down and debugging live service
This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & WA).
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).New York City Base Pay Range$211,514—$310,221 USDCalifornia Base Pay Range$198,824—$291,608 USDWashington Base Pay Range$198,824—$291,608 USDBritish Columbia Base Pay Range$184,796—$271,033 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!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
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