Senior Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Programmer (Gamedev): Implementing functionality across various online features powering Fortnite game modes and building tools/APIs for creators using Unreal Engine Editor. Focus on cross-platform development, ensuring resilient and secure online services, and contributing to the future metaverse design.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally.

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 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 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

• Current benefits package includes 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.
• Offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.