Senior Online Programmer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Senior Programmer (Fortnite Online): Implementing functionality across a variety of online features that power Fortnite game modes such as Battle Royale, LEGO, Rocket Racing, and Disney experiences with an accent on building the tools and APIs for creators using the Unreal Engine Editor for Fortnite (UEFN). Focus on cross-platform systems and improving the Unreal Engine.

Location: Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global makes 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.

What you will do

• Design and build new client APIs for online features that power various Fortnite experiences.
• Utilize online services effectively in Fortnite across all platforms and ensure that all certification requirements are met.
• Ensure Fortnite is operating well for players and that online services usage is resilient at scale and 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.

Requirements

• Excellent C++ knowledge and debugging skills.
• Self-starter, approaching challenges creatively and methodically, seeing them through to final resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines and teams.
• Ability to code and design system frameworks, new APIs, and tools.
• Experience utilizing online services in games or game engine technologies.
• Experience with shipping AAA games on consoles (Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation) or mobile (Android, iOS).

Culture & Benefits

• The company pays 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offers 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), the company also offers a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.