Senior Software Programmer, Audio Engine

Senior Software Programmer, Audio EngineAt 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 programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.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 featuresArchitect, develop, and continuously improve our real-time communication across platformsInvestigate and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation in real-time communication servicesDrive timelines, resolve technical blockers, and deliver with a high degree of autonomyWhat We're Looking For:Highly proficient in C++, with a strong command of performance-critical systemsExperience with low-level game audio enginesExperience designing and maintaining C APIs for broad platform distributionDemonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex, long-horizon projectsStrong communication skills, with a track record of cross-team alignment and technical decision-makingWebRTC signaling concepts, protocols, and architecture experience is a plusDebugging and optimizing WebRTC stacks at scale is a plusThis role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & WA). Pay Transparency Information The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale.

Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren't limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic's generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).New York City Base Pay Range $214,089 — $313,997 USD California Base Pay Range $235,498 — $345,397 USD Washington Base Pay Range $214,089 — $313,997 USDEpic 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.Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.