Senior Software Engineer

Epic Games; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of real-time entertainment as a software programmer. In this exciting role, you will leverage your exceptional C++ skills to develop and maintain impactful systems for Fortnite, enhancing player interactions and experiences. Collaborating with a dynamic team, you will architect new features, optimize existing systems, and integrate backend services, all while promoting a safe and enjoyable gaming environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate game developers eager to make a difference in the gaming world, contributing to a product that connects players globally.

Benefits

100% Benefits Coverage

Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Dental Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flu Shots

Health Checks

Qualifications

• Exceptional C++ programming skills with a focus on game development.
• Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement new features with a systemic approach.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams on player experience features.

Skills

C++ Programming

Game Development

Unreal Engine

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Job description

PROGRAMMING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

The Fortnite Player Journey team is looking for a software programmer who is passionate about games and well-versed in C++, creating and maintaining systems for a live-service product, integrating with backend services, and driving UI with reusable data paradigms. In this role, you’ll work on impactful systems to help players socialize with their friends and find their new favorite game in Fortnite, all while promoting a safe, fun experience for all.

In this role, you will

• Architect, plan, and implement new features with systemic approach
• Write robust, maintainable code with a focus on the future
• Optimize and fix bugs in new and legacy systems
• Integrate backend systems in support of the player experience
• Collaborate with the cross-discipline team on cutting-edge features that support player experiences across Fortnite
• Work closely with backend developers to align on service and client goals
• Work closely with art and design leads to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements

What we're looking for

• Exceptional C++ programming skills
• Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms
• Interest in social, frontend, and gameplay-adjacent areas of game development
• Interest in player safety and user-generated-content curation
• Passion for games and great user experiences
• Keen analytical mind and mature problem-solving skills
• Unreal Engine development experience preferred

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits except for PMI (for dependents). Our current benefits package includes pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.