Senior Server Programmer

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Epic Games is seeking a Senior Networking Programmer to join this team. You will be innovating and pushing the limits of what\'s possible and delivering the best possible networked experience for our players. You will problem-solve server performance and stability, and guide developers in creating new industry leading features.

• Improve player experience by optimizing systems for latency, bandwidth, CPU usage, and memory
• Contribute to managing server releases while improving and automating the process along the way
• Research, architect, and develop real-time technology to enable new game experiences
• Act as a bridge and subject matter expert between game developers and Unreal Engine networking tech
• Collaborate with other programmers on building and deploying new technologies
• Build tools and workflows to enable developer efficiency and autonomy

• Experience shipping networked multiplayer games
• Excellent C++ skills, with a familiarity of scripting systems like Blueprint, Lua, Python, etc
• Experience in a cross-disciplinary development environment, with excellent communication skills
• Strong grasp of game networking concepts
• Experience developing in a large codebase at a fast pace, making trade-offs between usability, performance, and memory
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to work independently
• Keen interest in games

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees (EEs) and dependents (deps). Our current benefits package includes coverage for medical, dental, and life insurance. We also offer supplemental benefits including daily meal vouchers, and commuter benefits for onsite employees.

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we\'ve 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. Epic\'s 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.

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