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. PROGRAMMING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide. What You'll Do We’re looking for a passionate Senior Programmer on the Fortnite Online team, who can implement functionality across a variety of online features that power Fortnite game modes such as Battle Royale, LEGO, Rocket Racing, and Disney experiences. You will also build the tools and APIs for creators using the Unreal Engine Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). You will help improve the Unreal Engine by building new tools and APIs that will be utilized by AAA game developers to add online features to their games. These systems are cross-platform, and you will be working with various hardware platforms, from desktop to all the consoles (Playstation / Xbox / Nintendo) to mobile. Help us build the future metaverse architecture as we work towards releasing UE6. Your primary focus will be on the client and the dedicated server code, but you will partner closely with backend service teams as well as game teams, ensuring that the underlying systems that are built are full featured, resilient, and secure. In this role, you will Design and build new client APIs for online features that power various Fortnite experiences Utilize online services effectively in Fortnite across all platforms and that all certification requirements are met Ensure Fortnite is operating well for players and that online services usage is resilient at scale. Assist in diagnosing and resolving Live issues. Design and build new tools and APIs in the Unreal Engine that make it easier for all developers to implement online features Write documentation to explain technical requirements and designs Support the Unreal Engine developer community What we're looking for Excellent C++ knowledge and debugging skills Self-starter, you approach challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines and teams. You should be able to explain trade-offs with both programmers as well as non-programmers Ability to code and architect system frameworks, new APIs, and tools. Versed in software programming principles Experience utilizing online services in games or game engine technologies Experience with shipping AAA games on consoles (Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation) or mobile (Android, iOS) User-focused, passionate, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do 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 spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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 . Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement ag