Lead Gameplay Systems Programmer

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Epic Games Full time
About Epic Games

Epic Games is a global leader in the development of award-winning games and engine technology. With a presence in 19 countries and 55 studios, we empower content creators worldwide to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Gameplay Systems Programmer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for driving the creation of core game systems and collaborating on the shared technology foundation to deliver performant, scalable experiences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead development for a project or initiative, championing both technical excellence and player experience
  • Guide, mentor, and help build a highly effective engineering team
  • Work closely with art and design to build core gameplay systems and implement development best practices
  • Optimize runtime performance, memory usage, and developer workflows
  • Collaborate with Unreal Engine teams to contribute to ongoing feature development
  • Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
  • Write robust, maintainable code
Requirements
  • Experience as a leader in an engineering role, with demonstrated ability to lead a team effectively
  • Significant experience developing games or other interactive real-time technology applications
  • A keen analytical mind with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside of the box
  • Proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of gameplay systems, mechanics, and tools
  • The ability to empathize with users and to balance the inherent tradeoffs in developing with the user in mind
  • Strong teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback
  • Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently
  • Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
About the Team

Our team is passionate about building innovative new experiences and technology as part of our collaboration with Disney. We are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to drive current and future projects forward.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents.

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