Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer, Unreal Engine

Job Description

PROGRAMMING - UNREAL ENGINE
What We Do
Unreal-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 Do
We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Systems Programmer passionate about broadening the capabilities of character movement in games. You will be working with others to build the future of how characters interact with various engine systems while moving about the world. As a member of the Gameplay Systems team, you'll be responsible for architecting and maintaining gameplay systems, APIs, and features within Unreal Engine that allow our licensees to build the next generation of amazing gameplay experiences.
In this role, you will
• Work alongside others to enhance the functionality and usability of the Mover Plugin within the Unreal Engine to help define the future of character movement in the Unreal Engine
• Broaden the capabilities of the Mover Plugin to interface with the Scene Graph within the Unreal Editor for Fortnite
• Provide guidance and share knowledge with other teams about how to solve problems best
• Improve existing systems to be more performant, scalable, and stable.
• Build and maintain bridges with other teams within the Engine group to help drive and maintain vision
• Diagnose CPU and network performance issues to unlock the full potential of the engine for licensees
• Look for ways to push the technology forward in new and innovative ways
What we're looking for
• Strong C++ skills and programming principles knowledge
• Strong understanding of networked game principles, particularly Character Movement
• Adjacent experience in one or more of the following areas: AI, input, animation, or physics
• 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)
• You're user-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do

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