Senior Software Engineer, Audio Engine New

Epic Games, Inc.
Cary, NC, United States
24 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) C++ (Programming Language) Software Debugging WebRTC

Job description

As a Senior Software Programmer on the Media Services team, you’ll provide technical leadership for the platform powering real-time voice communication across Fortnite and the Epic Games ecosystem at massive scale. You’ll help set the technical direction for Epic’s WebRTC-based products and implement features from design through final delivery.

In this role, you will

  • Work across Epic Games teams on the real-time communication stack, from design through hands-on implementation of new features
  • Architect, develop, and continuously improve our real-time communication across platforms
  • Investigate and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation in real-time communication services
  • Drive timelines, resolve technical blockers, and deliver with a high degree of autonomy

Requirements

  • Highly proficient in C++, with a strong command of performance-critical systems
  • Experience with low-level game audio engines
  • Experience designing and maintaining C APIs for broad platform distribution
  • Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex, long-horizon projects
  • Strong communication skills, with a track record of cross-team alignment and technical decision-making
  • WebRTC signaling concepts, protocols, and architecture experience is a plus
  • Debugging and optimizing WebRTC stacks at scale is a plus

About the company

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development., Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide., Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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.

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.

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