Lead Engine Programmer (Manager) - Online

Company: Epic Games
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

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.ONLINE ENGINEERINGWhat We DoThe Unreal Engine Online team builds and supports the frameworks that empower the best online player experiences in Epic's games like Fortnite and Rocket League. In addition, we provide the Unreal Engine plugins that make it easier for developers to develop online features for their games across a variety of platforms and services. What You'll DoWe're looking for a passionate Lead Engine Programmer to help empower the Unreal Engine Online team to build the best tools for online development. You will be managing a team of engineers and can expect to contribute across a variety of online features and hardware platforms, from desktop to console to mobile. You will partner closely with backend service teams as well as game teams, ensuring that the underlying systems we build are scalable and secure. You should have a broad knowledge of modern game engine technology, as well as experience with utilizing online services in games. Additionally, you should have experience working closely with developers in all disciplines, not just other programmers. Your team's goal is to empower Unreal Engine developers, including Fortnite, to make world-class experiences using the systems that you create, through close iteration with both our internal game teams and external engine customers.In this role, you willManage a team of world-class programmers and coordinate development of gameplay systems.Architect and guide gameplay system development to help Unreal Engine grow to fit the needs of current and future games and applications.Research capabilities for online functionality available on various platforms such as authentication, commerce, matchmaking, player inventory, leaderboards, achievements, voice chat, parties, lobbies and moreMentor and foster the professional development of your team.Scope and prioritize work in close collaboration with the team, making trade-offs when they're appropriate.Work closely with other teams, often across different projects, along with their leads and production to align feature work to help everyone succeed.Design new APIs that will support online features for both Epic's games and the Unreal EngineBuild tools that make it easier to develop online featuresSupport external Unreal Engine developers by answering their requests and questions about online systemsProvide samples and documentation that showcase how to best use the online APIs and tools in the Unreal EngineBug fix and maintain the Unreal Engine code base..What we're looking forExcellent leadership skills, including mentoring your team, planning technical roadmaps, making trade-offs, and prioritization.Focused on engineering excellence and a passion for well designed and architected systemsStrong problem-solving, logic, and troubleshooting skillsExperience with one or more of the following: game engines, consoles (Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation), or mobile (Android, iOS) Experience in a cross-disciplinary development environment, with excellent cross-discipline communication skills. You should be able to communicate and explain trade-offs with non-programmers!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 and profit share. 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 USEpic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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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