Senior Gameplay Audio Programmer

Job Responsibility:

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.

AUDIO

What We Do

We raise the quality level of audio in all Epic game titles and technologies as well as engage with a world-class team to create amazing gaming experiences.

What You'll Do

We're looking for a programmer passionate about audio for the Audio Gameplay Programming team, which operates across all of Epic's first-party products, including Unreal Engine, Fortnite, Rocket League, special demos, and more. You will play a critical role in developing audio-focused gameplay features in close collaboration with the Unreal Engine Audio team, Audio Content Designers, and Technical Audio Designers for our collaboration with Disney.

In this role, you will

• Design and implement new Audio Gameplay Systems for use in Epic's products
• Design, guide, and advocate for common technical solutions, with an eye for what could be core engine audio tech or systems to support gameplay audio features in multiple products
• Collaborate with product owners, technical audio designers, gameplay programmers, and audio engine programmers across multiple products to identify, design, and develop systems that meet the needs of content creators and players
• Work with audio content teams to track down and resolve gameplay-related bugs and performance issues

What we're looking for

• Strong programming skills with C++ and knowledge of Unreal Engine's pipelines and framework
• Familiarity or understanding of game engines, gameplay programming concepts, audio, and audio content creation.
• Well-versed in software programming principles
• Experience developing in a large codebase is a plus
• Experience in writing tools that accelerate development is a plus
• Familiarity with multiple platforms and/or game engines is a plus

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 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!

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