Senior Engine Programmer, Content Distribution
Epic Games2 months ago
Tokyo, JapanSenior
Base Salary
$173k - $279k/yr
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 granular, on-demand content delivery.
- Own the design, development, and delivery of complex features in a live game product.
- Integrate multiple engine subsystems into maintainable functional solutions.
- Design stable APIs exposing engine capabilities to gameplay layers and internal and external developers.
- Collaborate across core engine and gameplay teams and drive debugging, maintenance, reliability, and optimization across platforms.
Requirements
- Strong C++ skills and 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 improve stability and reduce maintenance.
- Experience with multiple programming languages and effectively leveraging their strengths.
- Experience writing performant code across multiple hardware platforms, including game consoles.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and ambiguity-navigation skills.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and workflows is a plus.
Benefits
- Eligible for Epic’s benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs, subject to plan terms.
- Open to multiple locations across North America and Europe, including California, New York City, and Washington.
Tech Stack
C++Unreal Engine
Categories
Gaming
About Epic Games
Epic Games builds Fortnite and operates the Epic Games Store, and develops Unreal Engine and Epic Online Services for game studios and creators. Its business model spans game sales and in-game purchases, Unreal Engine licensing and royalties, and revenue share from its storefront and services. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, this privately held company’s technology is also used in film/TV, architecture, automotive, and simulation.