Unreal Engine Developer, Fortnite Creative

Job Description

We're currently seeking a creative and dedicated Game Engineer for a full-time position, where you will have the unique opportunity to closely collaborate with our highly-skilled team of designers, artists, data analysts, and more. While this is fundamentally an engineering role, we maintain a strong belief that great ideas can emerge from anywhere and we encourage everyone to contribute their diverse perspectives to game design discussions.

Responsibilities

1. Utilize Verse, Epic’s cutting-edge programming language for Unreal, to develop games within Fortnite.
2. Be at the forefront of learning and leveraging Verse to aid in the growth of our Fortnite games.
3. Collaborate with a team of Fortnite creators, Unreal Engine developers, game designers to enhance top games on Fortnite’s creative platform.
4. Work closely with the Head of Fortnite to establish and improve programming processes for the present and future as the team expands.
5. Follow through with actionable insights from Head of Fortnite, Product, and Data to improve the development of Fortnite games.

Required Skills and Experience

1. 2-5 years of game development experience.
2. Experience with Unreal Engine.
3. Proven experience in building games.
4. Ability to quickly grasp and utilize a new language.
5. Comprehensive understanding of player behavior and trends, as well as knowledge on how to build compelling game loops.
6. Effective communication and collaboration skills.
7. An ownership mentality, taking responsibility and pride in your work.

Bonus Skills and Experience

1. Prior experience with User Generated Content (UGC) gaming / game creation.
2. Experience with Fortnite.
3. Participation in game jams, game modding, open-source projects, or other passion projects related to game development.