Senior Engine Programmer, Content Distribution

Socket.dev; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for you and dependets

Dental and Vision coverage

401k with match

Unlimited PTO

Paid sabbatical

Mental health support

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking a senior Unreal Engine engineer to architect low-level engine systems, implement cross‑platform features, and help deliver content at scale in live products.

You will own the design, development, and delivery of complex new features in a live product, collaborating with core engine and gameplay teams.

Join a team that values performance, stability, and forward‑looking APIs, with extensive benefits and a creative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Architect low-level engine systems with C++, across platforms.
• Re-architect Unreal Engine to enable on-demand content.
• Own design, development, and delivery of complex new features in a live game product.
• Integrate multiple engine subsystems for maintainable solutions.
• Design stable APIs exposing engine capabilities to gameplay layers.
• Collaborate with core engine and gameplay teams to meet evolving needs.
• Drive debugging, maintenance, and optimization across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement low-level engine systems across multiple platforms, including networking, I/O access interfaces, analytics, and the language toolchain.
• Re-architect Unreal Engine to support long-term content delivery goals.
• Own the design, development, and delivery of complex new features in a live game product.
• Bring together engine subsystems to achieve maintainable solutions.
• Design stable APIs that expose engine capabilities to gameplay layers.
• Collaborate across core engine and gameplay teams to meet diverse needs.
• Drive technical excellence across platforms with debugging and optimization.

Skills

C++ programming

Backward compatibility

Design patterns

Problem solving

Collaboration

Multi-language

Communication

Performance

AI tools

Tools

Unreal Engine

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.

ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You’ll Do

The Content Delivery team builds the critical technologies that deliver high-quality content on demand to live Fortnite players. You'll develop core features for the next generation of Unreal Engine, working across game teams and Epic projects to shape how dynamic content is delivered at scale.

In this role, you will

• Architect and implement low-level engine systems across multiple platforms, including networking, I/O access interfaces, analytics, and the language toolchain, with a focus on robustness, performance, and usability
• Re-architect Unreal Engine to support the long-term vision of delivering content on demand at a more granular level
• Own the design, development, and delivery of complex new features in a live game product
• Bring together multiple engine subsystems to achieve maintainable functional solutions
• Design stable, forward-thinking APIs that expose engine capabilities to gameplay layers, for both internal and external developers
• Collaborate across core engine and gameplay teams to build solutions that meet diverse and evolving needs
• Drive technical excellence across platforms, including debugging, maintenance, system reliability, and optimization

What we're looking for

• Strong C++ skills with the ability to architect low-level game systems and associated tooling
• Experience creating and maintaining APIs with strong backward compatibility requirements
• Demonstrated ability to apply code design patterns in live environments to reduce maintenance and improve stability
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to find solutions beyond established approaches
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and collaborate with teams to define deliverables
• Experience with multiple programming languages and a track record of leveraging their strengths effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience writing performant code across multiple hardware platforms, including game consoles
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and workflows is a plus

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. 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 US

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.