Senior Language Engineer, EPIC Games

$161.9-254.4k

C++
Unreal Engine
Senior level
New York
Remote from Canada, US
EPIC Games

Interactive entertainment company

Job no longer available

EPIC Games

Interactive entertainment company

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Job no longer available

$161.9-254.4k

C++
Unreal Engine
Senior level
New York
Remote from Canada, US

1001+ employees

B2CB2BGamingEntertainmentDigital Media

Company mission

To create fun games we want to play and building the art and tools we need to bring those games to life.

Role

Who you are

  • Experience in language compiler and tool chain development
  • Proficiency in C++
  • Well-versed in software engineering principles, especially API design
  • Experience developing in a large codebase at a fast pace, making trade-offs between usability, performance, and power
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)

What the job involves

  • As a Senior Language Programmer at Epic Games, you will be at the center of our mission to enable the next generation of game developers
  • We are looking for someone with an interest in and love of programming languages and programming language implementation
  • In this role, you will be working on the implementation of the Verse programming language, which is a new programming language created by Epic and designed for coding game experiences at metaverse scale!
  • Build out and maintain the language compiler and tool chain
  • Work closely with language consumers to ensure an exceptional user experience
  • Design and maintain the scripting interface to the Unreal Engine
  • Fix bugs and maintain the language code base

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Insights

Top investors

18% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company benefits

  • Insurance: Health, dental, and vision
  • Retirement plan, 401(k) plan
  • Performance bonuses (quarterly)
  • Maternity/Paternity leave
  • Paid holidays and sick days
  • Employee discounts at the Epic Store
  • Free lunches and snacks on site
  • Pet-friendly offices so you can bring your well-behaved pet to work
  • Company-sponsored social events such as happy hours and special events

Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)

Feb 2024

$1.5bn

LATE VC

Apr 2022

$2bn

LATE VC

Total funding: $8.6bn

Our take

Epic Games is the creator of Fortnite, Unreal, Gears of War, Shadow Complex, and the Infinity Blade series of games. Epic's Unreal Engine technology brings high-fidelity, interactive experiences to PC, console, mobile, AR, VR and the Web. Its recent announcement - Unreal Engine 5 - is set to lay the technical foundations for countless future releases.

Epic Games' model focuses on two key areas: creating games and offering its game engine technology to other developers. Doing this means that Epic Games' brand stretches beyond their own direct creations. The company has been able to put its name to some of the most iconic games of the last 20 years. Its most recent success is undoubtedly the creation of Fortnite, which has gained hundreds of millions of users since its launch in 2017.

Long-established as one of the leaders in their field, these are undoubtedly exciting times for Epic Games. The release of next-generation consoles like the PS5 has enabled Epic Games to push the limits of their software, meaning it'll lead the charge in the creation of next-gen games. 2024 saw an unprecedented investment in Epic Games by Disney, amounting to $1.5 billion. This will enable Disney to promote iconic characters through the Fortnite game. With the number of people enjoying video games continuing to grow, there is no sign of Epic Games slowing down any time soon.

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