Senior Software Engineer, Audio Engine

Epic Games; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Long Term Disability

401k with matching

Mental health program

Unlimited PTO

Paid sabbatical (after 7 years)

Company-wide paid breaks

Regular events

Job summary

Epic Games in Cary, NC, seeks a Senior Software Programmer for the Media Services team to lead the real-time communications platform powering Fortnite and the Epic ecosystem. You will set technical direction for WebRTC-based products and implement features from design through delivery.

We value deep C++ expertise, experience with low-level audio engines, API design, and the ability to own long-horizon projects with minimal supervision. Collaboration and clear technical decisions are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced C++ programming with performance-critical systems.
• Experience with real-time communication and WebRTC is a plus.
• Experience designing and maintaining C APIs for broad platform distribution.
• Ability to own and deliver complex, long-horizon projects.
• Strong cross-team communication and technical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Work across Epic Games teams on the real-time communication stack, from design through hands-on implementation of new features
• Architect, develop, and continuously improve our real-time communication across platforms
• Investigate and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation in real-time communication services
• Drive timelines, resolve technical blockers, and deliver with a high degree of autonomy

Skills

C++ proficiency

Low-level audio engines

C APIs design

Cross-team communication

WebRTC concepts

Real-time systems

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

As a Senior Software Programmer on the Media Services team, you'll provide technical leadership for the platform powering real-time voice communication across Fortnite and the Epic Games ecosystem at massive scale. You'll help set the technical direction for Epic's WebRTC-based products and implement features from design through final delivery.

In this role, you will

• Work across Epic Games teams on the real-time communication stack, from design through hands-on implementation of new features
• Architect, develop, and continuously improve our real-time communication across platforms
• Investigate and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation in real-time communication services
• Drive timelines, resolve technical blockers, and deliver with a high degree of autonomy

What We're Looking For

• Highly proficient in C++, with a strong command of performance-critical systems
• Experience with low-level game audio engines
• Experience designing and maintaining C APIs for broad platform distribution
• Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex, long-horizon projects
• Strong communication skills, with a track record of cross-team alignment and technical decision-making
• WebRTC signaling concepts, protocols, and architecture experience is a plus
• Debugging and optimizing WebRTC stacks at scale 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.