Engineering Director at Epic Games

WHAT MAKES US EPICAt the core of Epics success are talented passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative welcoming and creative environment. Whether its building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences were always innovating.Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. Were constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.ENGINEERING - GAMESWhat We DoUnreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. Were always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.What Youll DoWe are seeking an experienced engineering leader to direct the technical approach and execution for a main internal project in the Fortnite ecosystem. They will be responsible for driving several engineering teams to be capable of meeting any technical challenge that may arise curating the staffing levels across the various engineering specializations providing critical technical insight and feedback and supporting project planning from the engineering perspective. They will align project technical decisions to lead the project engineering team from the idea to a successful live online multiplayer game.In this role you willHave the ability to align disparate audiences both clarifying complex technical issues for non-engineering stakeholders and translating the needs of production and marketing for low-level developersBe able to articulate challenges risks and trade-offs in a constructive wayEnsure feature request requirements are clear consistent and achievableRegularly manage and mentor engineering leads and individual contributorsCommunicate cross-discipline with Design Art UI and Production to understand the goals and requirements of features to be implementedWork with the engineering Leads to establish and refine our development roadmapChallenge and align technical decisions across disciplines that lead the project to successWhat were looking forA technical leader who excels at giving feedback and has demonstrated capabilities in facilitating team successExperience in shipping AAA titles across multiple platformsExperience with the unique challenges of creating and maintaining large-scale live online multiplayer games with a focus on advanced networking real-time physics and dynamic interoperating servicesAdvanced C skills and experience with scripting languages low-level debugging and optimizationImpeccable problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsExperience collaborating with and managing relationships with both internal teams and external partnersDeep expertise in the product lifecycle for games such as generating detailed technical requirements assembling capable teams executing said requirements and building robust support systems to manage themExperience with Unreal Engine 5Architecting and building solutions in multiple areas of expertise Gameplay Graphics Audio UI Networking and PhysicsPassionate about personal development taking advantage of opportunities to continuously improveBachelors degree in CS or other relevant technical field 7 years of game industry experience in an engineering role and 3 years in technical leadership roles across multiple project/hardware cycles desiredEPIC JOB EPIC BENEFITS EPIC LIFEOur 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 USEpic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4500 employees globally. For over 25 years weve 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. Epics 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!Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e. a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Go,Lean,Management Experience,React,Node.js,Operations Management,Project Management,Research & Development,Software Development,Team Management,GraphQL,Leadership Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1