Senior Platform Programmer
Epic Games
Posted about 2 hours ago
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
ENGINEERING - GAMES
What We Do
Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
We're looking for an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to own the stability of multiple games across Epic. You will play a critical role in identifying and preventing live issues across all platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
In this role, you will
- Analyze and optimize both memory and performance across systems that must scale from high-end to mobile
- Ensure the proposed technical approach for a given feature satisfies both surface-level and deeper engineering-specific requirements
- Propose and develop system changes needed to support reliability and work with game teams to integrate them
- Build tools to automate and validate performance in performance-critical systems
- Be a primary hub for communication and information that other disciplines can come to for guidance
What we're looking for
- Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles
- A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills
- Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and create game systems and tools
- Familiarity with scripting systems like Blueprint, Lua, Python, etc
- Console and mobile experience are preferred
- Performance profiling and optimization experience
- Experience with Unreal Engine is highly preferred
- Experience working on a live service game
- Keen interest in games
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
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