Lead Gameplay Programmer

June 26

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Epic Games

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Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology$1. .$1

Game Development • Game Engine • Publishing • Unreal Engine • Real-Time Technology

1001 - 5000

Description

• Lead development for a project or initiative, championing both technical excellence and player experience • Guide, mentor, and help build a highly effective programming team • Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features, while maintaining strong architectural and algorithmic direction • Collaborate with Unreal Engine teams to contribute to ongoing feature development • Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems • Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the project’s production and development • Write robust, maintainable code

Requirements

• Experience as a leader in a programming role, with demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively • Significant experience developing games or other interactive real-time technology applications • A keen analytical mind with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside of the box • Proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of gameplay systems, mechanics, and tools • The ability to empathize with users and to balance the inherent tradeoffs in developing with the user in mind • Strong teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback • Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently • Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions

Benefits

• We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.