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# Senior Software Engineer, Audio Engine New

- **Company:** Epic Games, Inc.
- **Location:** Cary, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, WebRTC
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.gamesjobsdirect.com/job/epic-games/senior-software-engineer-audio-engine/357661

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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