Senior Platform Programmer - Console

Job Description

ENGINEERING - 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 engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What you'll do

We're looking for experienced Console Programmers to help enhance and maintain the console platforms supported by Unreal Engine. You will be responsible for a variety of game consoles including PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Steam Deck, and Stadia. You will work on a variety of systems including infrastructure, packaging, input, graphics, and general CPU tasks. You will often work with the latest technologies in gaming, working with console manufacturers to develop their software and hardware. Additionally you will collaborate with the many teams at Epic working on games like Fortnite, Rocket League, and special showcase projects.

In this role, you will
• Analyze performance on and optimize for game consoles.
• Help us extend and enhance our engine for future hardware.
• Develop workflow tools for game consoles.
• Debug CPU, GPU, and/or peripherals of modern game consoles.
• Support external customers.

What we're looking for
• Strong C++ knowledge and multi-threaded programming techniques; ability to code and architect various core engine systems.
• Demonstrated performance and memory optimization skills.
• Self-motivated and able to dive into a complex system with quick results.
• Excellent knowledge of a broad range of graphics APIs including Metal, Vulkan and DirectX, as well as shading languages such as HLSL and MSL.
• Excellent knowledge of hardware architectures including x86-64, ARM, AMD GPUs, and NVIDIA GPUs.
• Familiarity with development tools and profiling on modern systems, including PIX, Razor, and renderdoc frame capture and profiling.

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-g3nx15-3-129-13-201-42 in your application.