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Senior Gameplay Programmer

Epic Games
Location
Cary,North Carolina,United States
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering Specialist
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Exceptional C++ programming skills
  • Experience working with Gameplay systems (Gameplay Ability Systems, EQS, Enhanced Input, Animation, etc.)
  • Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms
  • Significant experience developing online multiplayer games or other interactive real-time technology applications with a strong online component
  • Unreal Engine development experience mandatory
Nice to have
  • Interest in social, frontend, and gameplay-adjacent areas of game development
  • Ability to empathize with users and balance tradeoffs in developing user experiences
  • Keen analytical mind and mature problem-solving skills
  • Strong teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration skills
What the job really is

As a Senior Gameplay Programmer at Epic Games, you will be part of a small, innovative team focused on developing core gameplay features and systems for their projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include collaborating with designers, animators, and artists to implement and deliver technical gameplay mechanics, solving technical challenges, and maintaining gameplay features. You will also write maintainable code, diagnose issues, and translate feature requests into actionable tasks.

Benefits
  • 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Robust mental well-being program with free therapy and coaching
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment
Things to weigh
  • Role involves working on a small team which may require wearing multiple hats
  • Focus on gameplay systems may limit exposure to other areas of game development
  • No salary listed in the posting
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