Full-Time

On-Site

Senior Programmer - Fortnite Online (R27199)

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

Description

This role involves implementing functionality for various online features in Fortnite game modes (Battle Royale, LEGO, Rocket Racing, Disney experiences) and building tools/APIs for creators using Unreal Engine Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). The programmer will also contribute to improving Unreal Engine by developing new tools and APIs for AAA game developers to integrate online features. The position focuses on client and dedicated server code across multiple platforms (desktop, consoles, mobile) and requires collaboration with backend service and game teams to ensure robust, secure, and full-featured underlying systems, contributing to the future metaverse design for UE6.

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 that all certification requirements are met.,Ensure Fortnite is operating well for players and that 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 that make it easier for all developers to implement online features.,Write documentation to explain technical requirements and designs.,Support the Unreal Engine developer community.,Excellent C++ knowledge and debugging skills.,Self-starter, approaching challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution.,Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines and teams, explaining 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.

Ideal Candidate

Experience with shipping AAA games on consoles (Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation) or mobile (Android, iOS).,Versed in software programming principles.,Experience utilizing online services in games or game engine technologies.

Hard Skills

C++

Debugging

API Design

System Frameworks

Unreal Engine

Online Services

Multi-platform development

Client-side programming

Server-side programming

Soft Skills

Self-starter

Creative problem-solving

Methodical approach

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

User-focused

Passionate

Solutions-focused

Innovative

Benefits

Pension

Private medical insurance

Health care cash plan

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Critical illness

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

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Tech-driven

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Creative

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