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What You'll DoWe are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to build innovative new experiences and technology as part of our collaboration with Disney. As a Lead Gameplay Programmer, you will be in a leadership role on a small and focused team, playing a critical role in driving current and future projects. You will be responsible for driving core gameplay features and supporting collaborative development between programmers, designers, and artists. You will have opportunities to work on a variety of initiatives, get hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, and work with talented internal and external teams, all while building impactful experiences from concept to delivery
In this role, you will- Lead development for a project or initiative, championing both technical excellence and player experience
- Guide, mentor, and help build a highly effective engineering team
- Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features, while maintaining strong architectural and algorithmic direction
- Collaborate with Unreal Engine teams to contribute to ongoing feature development
- Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
- Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the project’s production and development
- Write robust, maintainable code
- Experience as a leader in an engineering role, with demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively
- Significant experience developing games or other interactive real-time technology applications
- A keen analytical mind with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box
- Proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of gameplay systems, mechanics, and tools
- The ability to empathize with users and to balance the inherent tradeoffs in developing with the user in mind
- Strong teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback
- Knowledge of Verse and Unreal Editor for Fortnite is a plus
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 and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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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Skills Required
- Experience as a leader in an engineering role with ability to lead a team effectively
- Significant experience developing games or interactive real-time technology applications
- Proficiency in C++ with deep understanding of gameplay systems, mechanics, and tools
- Ability to write robust, maintainable code
- Strong teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills and ability to give and receive feedback
- Ability to empathize with users and balance tradeoffs in development
- Knowledge of Verse and Unreal Editor for Fortnite
Epic Games Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive—often free—and includes medical, dental, vision, and access to therapy sessions. Feedback suggests these offerings are a standout element of the overall package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options and sizable bonuses are highlighted as meaningful parts of total compensation, with some describing pay as unmatched. Feedback suggests equity and incentives materially enhance perceived compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous time off, paid holidays, and sabbaticals are referenced alongside improvements in work-life balance. Feedback suggests paid leave breadth helps offset demanding periods.
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What We Do
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and has more than 50 offices worldwide. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, and Epic has over 600 million accounts with over 5 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.
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