Lead Gameplay Programmer

About the position

Epic Games is looking for an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to join Fortnite's growing Engineering team. You will play a critical role in driving future gameplay features, whether it’s new items in Battle Royale, or pushing Save the World in new, exciting directions. The position involves experimenting with game design, working closely with art and design, prototyping and iterating on features, supporting technical excellence, optimizing existing gameplay systems, and contributing ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development.

Responsibilities

• Experiment with game design and use rapid prototyping while ensuring that strong architectural and algorithmic decisions are made
• Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features
• Prototype and iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback
• Support technical excellence of Fortnite on multiple platforms
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing gameplay systems
• Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development
• Write robust, maintainable code

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a lead engineer role, with demonstrated ability to manage or lead a team effectively
• A keen analytical mind, with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect gameplay mechanics and tools
• Strong math skills
• Unreal Engine experience (UE4 or UE5) is ideal
• Well-versed in games and the ability to articulate what is strong/weak about the design of existing games
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Console experience
• Experience working on a live service game

Benefits

• 100% of the premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with competitive match
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, providing free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
• Company-wide paid breaks and events throughout the year
• Unlimited PTO and sick time
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment