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PROGRAMMING - 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 programming 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

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

New York City Base Pay Range$214,089—$313,997 USDCalifornia Base Pay Range$235,498—$345,397 USDWashington Base Pay Range$214,089—$313,997 USD

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.

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