PROGRAMMING - UNREAL ENGINEWhat We DoUnreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll DoAs a Principal Software Programmer of the Media Services team, you'll provide technical leadership for the platform powering real-time voice communication across Fortnite and the Epic Games ecosystem at massive scale. You'll help set the technical direction for Epic's WebRTC-based products and implement features from design through final delivery.
In this role, you will- Work on the WebRTC integration across different Epic Games teams, design and hands-on implementation of new features
- Design, develop, and continuously improve our WebRTC client and server stack across platforms
- Investigate and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation in real-time communication services
- Drive timelines, resolve technical blockers, and deliver with a high degree of autonomy
What we're looking for- Highly proficient in C++, with a strong command of performance-critical systems
- Deep understanding of WebRTC signalling concepts, protocols, and architecture
- Proven experience in debugging and optimizing WebRTC stacks at scale
- Experience designing and maintaining C APIs for broad platform distribution
- Familiarity with build systems like GN and Ninja
- Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex, long-horizon programming projects
- Strong communication with a track record of cross-team alignment and technical decision-making
- Leadership experience is a plus
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEWe 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.
