Lead Gameplay Programmer [Remote]

<p> ENGINEERING - GAMES<br /> <br /> What We Do<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> What You'll Do<br /> <br /> We are seeking an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to direct gameplay teams within Rocket League. You'll drive the gameplay engineering team and play a critical role in feature development for upcoming seasons.<br /> <br /> In this role, you will<br /> <br /> • Mentor and coach a team of gameplay engineers, serving as the primary communication hub across disciplines<br /> • Distill high-level feature requests into actionable work items and delegate effectively<br /> • Deliver core gameplay features on time, flagging when the team is over- or under-scoped<br /> • Define the vision for gameplay systems and features<br /> • Propose and review architecture and technical approaches to ensure they meet requirements and support a healthy codebase<br /> • Write code directly when needed<br /> <br /> What we're looking for<br /> <br /> • Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles<br /> • Experience leading a gameplay engineering team on shipped AAA titles<br /> • Strong C++ skills with the ability to architect and implement gameplay mechanics and tools<br /> • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills<br /> • Experience working on a live service game<br /> • Excellent communication skills<br /> • Multi-platform development experience is a plus<br /> • Passion for games is a plus<br /> <br /> This role is open to multiple locations in North America (excluding CA, NY, & WA).<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <p id='jobcode'>Jobcode: Reference SBJ-yjxqzk-104-22-56-140-42 in your application.</p> </p>