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Gameplay Systems Programmer

Epic Games

Cary, NC 05-20-2024
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
ENGINEERING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We're looking for a Gameplay Systems Engineer who is passionate about games and well-versed in C++ and gameplay systems development. As part of the Player Investment team, you'll work closely with designers and UI engineers to develop highly impactful player engagement systems.

In this role, you will
• Work closely with designers to create and iterate on game features and tools
• Invite and respond to critical feedback throughout development
• Supporting technical excellence on multiple platforms
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems, including responding to live service incidents and resolving player account problems
• Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game's production and development
• Write robust, maintainable code with extensibility in mind

What we're looking for
• Strong C++ skills and programming principles knowledge
• Java experience is a bonus, for working with backend systems
• Talent for building robust, extensible, maintainable systems
• Experience developing AAA games or game engine technology professionally
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)
• Experience with player engagement and retention systems is a plus

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkx2xk-3-142-164-56-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Epic Games

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. 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.