Senior Programmer - Fortnite Online

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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 This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including 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). Washington Base Pay Range $202,965—$297,682 USD ABOUT US Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. 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