Senior Programmer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Programmer (Game Development): Implementing functionality across online features that power Fortnite game modes such as Battle Royale, LEGO, Rocket Racing, and Disney experiences. Focus on building tools and APIs for creators using the Unreal Engine Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), improving the Unreal Engine by adding online features to games, and ensuring resilience at scale.

Location: This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including WA).

Salary: $202,965—$297,682 USD

Company

hirify.global spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally, making award-winning games and engine technology.

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; 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 who approaches 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 architect 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

• Being part of a team that continually strives to do right by the community and users.
• Constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
• Deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.