Epic Games

Gameplay Programmer

Epic Games$80K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of professional game development experience, ideally with AAA titles
  • Proficiency in C++ programming
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Familiarity with multiplayer gameplay systems is a plus
  • Ability to evaluate and articulate game design strengths and weaknesses
  • Proactive and able to work independently
  • Creativity in developing innovative solutions

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with artists and designers to create diverse gameplay features
  • Prototype and iterate gameplay elements, welcoming critical feedback
  • Coordinate with fellow programmers to address technical challenges
  • Optimize existing gameplay systems and fix related bugs
  • Write clean, maintainable code for future use

Benefits

  • 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
  • Supplemental medical coverage options available
  • Robust mental health support including free therapy and coaching
  • Retirement savings plan with competitive employer match
  • Employee assistance program included
Full Job Description
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 looking for a Gameplay Programmer 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 programmers 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 programmers on technical approaches to satisfy both the surface-level and deeper, programming-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 design 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

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.

About Epic Games

Epic Games is a video game development company that is best known for creating the popular game Fortnite. The company was founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney and is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. Epic Games has developed a number of other successful games, including the Unreal series and Gears of War. The company is also known for its Unreal Engine, a game engine that is used by many other game developers. Epic Games is committed to advancing the state of the art in game development and creating innovative and engaging experiences for players.
Learn more about Epic Games
Size
2,700 employees
Industry
Founded
1991

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