Lead Gameplay Programmer
Epic Games4 days ago
Montréal, CanadaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of gameplay programmers and serve as the primary communication hub across disciplines.
- Translate high-level feature requests into actionable work items and delegate effectively.
- Deliver core gameplay features efficiently and identify when work is over- or under-scoped.
- Lead the vision for gameplay systems and features while writing code and performing system design as needed.
- Propose and review technical designs, systems, and implementation approaches.
- Collaborate with art, design, production, and other programming teams to integrate systems and deliver strong player experiences.
Requirements
- Experience developing gameplay physics systems, including simulation, collision, and character or vehicle physics.
- Experience with network replication systems such as client-server prediction, state synchronization, and lag compensation.
- A proven record delivering live-service games or AAA MMO titles built on Unreal Engine.
- Proven leadership experience managing high-performing programming teams on shipped AAA titles.
- Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and design gameplay mechanics and tools.
- Strong analytical, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Experience using AI coding assistants such as Claude Code to improve development workflows.
Benefits
- Benefits are fully covered for employees and dependents, including supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, life and AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match.
- Employee assistance program and free therapy and coaching through Modern Health for employees and dependents.
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.