Senior Rendering Programmer, LEGO Fortnite

    • Epic Games
  • Cary, NC
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

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C++
Multithreading
Game development
Real-time
Unreal Engine
3D computer graphics
Data structure
Life insurance
Architectural design
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Job Details

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.

ENGINEERING - GAMES
What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do

Today, we are growing the team that is forging the first adventures in LEGO Fortnite, blending the engaging and welcoming Fortnite universe with the creativity and playfulness of LEGO. We're looking for a Senior Rendering Programmer for the Core Tech team within LEGO Fortnite Using the tools and pipelines of Unreal Engine, you'll work on all aspects of the rendering technology behind a cutting-edge game experience. Most importantly you'll work with a creative, energetic, and fun team to bring a brand new game experience to players around the world!
In this role, you will
  • Design and implement new rendering features for the game, and the Unreal Engine itself
  • Analyze and optimize both memory and performance in systems that have to scale from high-end to mobile systems
  • Responsible for tools that go along with features; ensure they are usable and appropriate for artists, games, and the engine
  • Be forward-thinking to keep up to date on current techniques, research, graphics data, hardware, etc.
What we're looking for
  • Strong C++ knowledge and multi-threaded programming techniques; ability to code and architect various core engine systems
  • Experience with Unreal Engine - ideally with projects developed in UE4 or UE5
  • Thorough knowledge and proficient application of 3D math, rendering algorithms, and data structures
  • Demonstrated performance, graphics debugging, and memory optimization skills
  • Knowledge of a broad range of graphics APIs and shader languages
  • Experience in a cross-disciplinary development environment with excellent communication skills. You should be able to communicate and explain trade-offs with non-engineers!
  • Fearless attitude to making deep and profound changes to an existing engine to provide paradigm shifting improvements that change the world
  • Experience developing in a large codebase at a fast pace, making trade-offs between usability, performance, and power.
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 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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