Full-Time

On-Site

Senior Programmer - Fortnite Online (R27199)

EEpic Games, Inc.34 Old Bailey, London, England0

Description

The Senior Programmer for the Fortnite Online team will implement functionality across various online features for Fortnite game modes like Battle Royale, LEGO, Rocket Racing, and Disney experiences. They will also build tools and APIs for creators using Unreal Engine Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and help improve Unreal Engine for AAA game developers to add online features. This role involves working with cross-platform systems, from desktop to consoles and mobile, focusing on client and dedicated server code while partnering with backend service and game teams to ensure resilient and secure systems.

What We're Looking For

Design and build new client APIs for online features that power various Fortnite experiences.,Utilize online services effectively in Fortnite across all platforms and ensure all certification requirements are met.,Ensure Fortnite is operating well for players and that online services usage is resilient at scale, assisting in diagnosing and resolving Live issues.,Design and build new tools and APIs in the Unreal Engine that simplify online feature implementation for all developers.,Write documentation to explain 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 to resolution.,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 design system frameworks, new APIs, and tools.,Versed in software programming principles.,Experience utilizing online services in games or game engine technologies.,Experience with shipping AAA games on consoles (Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation) or mobile (Android, iOS).,User-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative.

Hard Skills

C++

Debugging

API Design

System Frameworks

Unreal Engine

Online Services

Game Development

Cross-platform Development

Console Development (Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation)

Mobile Development (Android, iOS)

Client-Server Architecture

Soft Skills

Self-starter

Creative

Methodical

Interpersonal Communication

Collaboration

User-focused

Passionate

Solutions-focused

Innovative

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flu Shots

Health Checks

Meals

Mental Well-being Program (free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents)

About the Company

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