World Building Engineering Lead

Job Description

PROGRAMMING - GAMES

What We Do

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

What You'll Do

Today, we are growing the team that is forging the first adventures in LEGO Fortnite, blending the engaging and welcoming Fortnite universe with the creativity and playfulness of LEGO. We're looking for a Gameplay Programmer for the World Building team within LEGO Fortnite to help craft highly visually stunning and compelling worlds, that players keep returning to enjoy new and varied content the world has to offer. The World Building team is a collaborative environment and a successful candidate will help to foster an open, supportive culture in which everyone can be successful and their authentic self. Learn more at https://dev.epicgames.com/

In this role, you will
• Architect features related to Lego Fortnite's World Building Systems.
• Technical Lead for the World Building Team, own and productize all the technical challenges covered by the team.
• Work with production partners to develop roadmaps and prioritize work for live service releases.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-discipline leads (technical art and design) to understand and bring to life their ideas.
• Identify opportunities to improve the performance and stability of our large worlds.

What we're looking for
• Prior experience developing large gameplay framework systems
• Proficient in C++
• Proficiency in writing highly performant real-time code
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to provide, solicit, and accept feedback constructively
• Experience tracking down and debugging live service issues
• Experience leading a team of 3-5 developers.

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren't limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic's generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

California Base Pay Range

$215,921 - $316,683 USD

Washington Base Pay Range

$202,965 - $297,682 USD

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-g6ye1q-18-118-145-114-42 in your application.