Senior Online Programmer, Lego Fortnite

ENGINEERING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do

Today, we are growing the team that is forging the first adventures in LEGO Fortnite, blending the engaging and welcoming Fortnite universe with the creativity and playfulness of LEGO. We're looking for a Senior Online Engineer for the Persistence team within LEGO Fortnite to craft highly reliable, high throughput, low latency software to communicate with many services at scale.
The Persistence team is a collaborative environment, and a successful candidate will help to foster an open, supportive culture in which everyone can be successful and be their authentic self. Learn more at https://dev.epicgames.com/ 
In this role, you will

Architect features related to Lego Fortnite's Persistence Systems
Interface with various backend service endpoints to load and save persistence data
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to understand their data storage needs and provide solutions that meet their requirements
Integrate feedback from our various consumers of the Persistence System and evolve and improve existing features
Identify opportunities to improve the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our data storage systems

What we're looking for

Prior experience developing online systems and working with backend services
Proficient in C++
Previous Game Development experience
Experience with client/server architecture, replication, and RPCs
Proficiency in writing highly asynchronous real-time code
Excellent communication skills including the ability to provide, solicit, and accept feedback constructively
Experience tracking down and debugging live service

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our 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.