Senior Online Programmer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Senior Online Programmer (Unreal Engine): Designing and building new client APIs for online features across various Fortnite experiences, ensuring resilience at scale and meeting certification requirements. Focus on cross-platform systems for desktop, consoles, and mobile, and improving Unreal Engine for other AAA game developers.

Location: Onsite in Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a product company with over 25 years of experience in creating award-winning games and engine technology that empowers content developers worldwide.

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 all certification requirements are met.
• Ensure Fortnite operates well for players and that online services usage is resilient at scale, assisting 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.
• Ability to design and code system frameworks, new APIs, and tools, with strong 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).
• Self-starter who approaches challenges creatively and methodically.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-discipline and team collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid benefits for employees and dependents, including supplemental medical, dental, and vision.
• Coverage for critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health.
• Work in a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment that values innovation.