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Full-Time
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Senior Programmer - Fortnite Online (R27199)

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Description

Epic Games is seeking a passionate Senior Programmer to join the Fortnite Online team. This role involves implementing functionality for a variety of online features across Fortnite game modes like Battle Royale, LEGO, Rocket Racing, and Disney experiences. The programmer will also develop tools and APIs for creators using Unreal Engine Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and contribute to improving Unreal Engine for AAA game developers. The role focuses on client and dedicated server code, working closely with backend service and game teams to ensure robust, secure, and full-featured underlying systems. The team is also working towards the future metaverse architecture and UE6. Epic Games fosters a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment, valuing innovation and striving to do right by its community and users.

What We're Looking For

Design and build new client APIs for online features powering various Fortnite experiences.,Utilize online services effectively in Fortnite across all platforms, ensuring certification requirements are met.,Ensure Fortnite operates well for players and online services usage is resilient at scale; assist in diagnosing and resolving Live issues.,Design and build new tools and APIs in the Unreal Engine to simplify online feature implementation for developers.,Write documentation explaining technical requirements and designs.,Support the Unreal Engine developer community.

Ideal Candidate

Excellent C++ knowledge and debugging skills.,Self-starter, approaching challenges creatively and methodically.,Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and teams and explain trade-offs to both programmers and non-programmers.,Ability to code and architect system frameworks, new APIs, and tools.,Versed in software programming principles.,User-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative mindset.

Hard Skills

C++
Debugging
System Architectures
API Design
Tool Development
Online Services
AAA Game Development
Console Game Development (Xbox
Nintendo
Playstation)
Mobile Game Development (Android
iOS)

Soft Skills

Self-starter
Creative
Methodical
Interpersonal Communication
Collaboration
Problem-solving
User-focused
Passionate
Innovative

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision HRA
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k with competitive match
Mental well-being program (Modern Health)
Free therapy and coaching (employees & dependents)
Company-wide paid breaks
Unlimited PTO
Unlimited Sick Time
Paid Sabbatical (after 7 years of employment)

About the Company

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Epic Games, Inc.

Epic Games is an American video game and software developer and publisher based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is best known for developing the Unreal Engine, the globally popular game Fortnite, and operating the Epic Games Store digital storefront.

Innovative
Ambitious
Tech-driven
Collaborative
Creative
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