Lead Systems Programmer

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 are seeking an experienced Lead System Programmer to direct the core technical approach for a main internal project in the Fortnite ecosystem. They will be responsible for driving the core engineering team, collaborating and iterating between programmers, designers, and artists. They will play a critical role in driving future core systems within the Fortnite ecosystem.

In this role, you will
• Mentor and coach a team of system engineers, and be the primary hub of communication and information for other disciplines
• Distill high-level feature requests into meaningful, actionable work items, and be able to delegate to the team effectively
• Deliver core system features in an efficient and timely manner, and speak up when the team is over or under-scoped
• Lead the vision for different systems and features, and propose/review architecture, systems, and technical approaches to ensure that they satisfy both the surface-level and deeper, engineering-specific requirements
• Jump in and participate in writing code when necessary

What we're looking for
• Experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles (on multiple platforms preferred)
• Experience leading a team of system engineers within a shipped AAA titles
• Strong analytical abilities with creative problem-solving skills, excelling in thinking innovatively and finding unique solutions
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect core systems and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working on a live service game
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5

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-gp3k39-13-58-121-131-42 in your application.