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Senior Gameplay Programmer

Epic Games
Location
Montreal,Quebec,Canada
Posted
12 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
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 team focused on developing innovative gameplay features and systems for their projects. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with designers, artists, and other developers to implement core gameplay mechanics, solve technical challenges, and maintain gameplay systems. You'll also write maintainable code and address performance and scalability issues, contributing to impactful gaming experiences from concept to delivery.

Benefits
  • 100% coverage for benefits for employees and dependents
  • Supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance
  • Weekly indemnity (short term disability)
  • Retirement savings plan with competitive employer match
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, providing free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus on gameplay systems may limit exposure to other areas of game development
  • Role involves collaboration with multiple disciplines, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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