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

We are seeking a Senior Gameplay Programmer to join the Fortnite gameplay team. They will be responsible for driving core gameplay features and systems at the leading edge of Fortnite development, collaborating with programmers, designers, and artists. They will play a critical role in building future gameplay features and systems for Fortnite and within the Fortnite ecosystem.

In this role, you will

• Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
• Build and extend foundational gameplay systems to support future Fortnite development
• Architect and implement gameplay features from 3 Cs mechanics to large game systems
• Work closely with programmers, artists and designers to create and iterate on gameplay features and systems
• Support technical excellence of Fortnite on multiple platforms
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems
• Write robust, maintainable code

What we're looking for

• At least 5 years of experience developing games professionally, and shipping AAA titles (on multiple platforms preferred)
• Strong analytical abilities with creative problem-solving skills, excelling in innovative thinking and finding unique solutions
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools, from building characters, cameras, and controls (3 Cs), to large gameplay systems
• Experience shipping games with Unreal Engine 5, or relevant experience in Unreal
• Strong game design sensibility: ability to articulate what is strong or weak about the design of existing games
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with programmers and designers to build innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits except for PMI (for dependents). Our current benefits package includes pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.