Principal Software Engineer, Media Services

Engineering - Unreal Engine

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.

• Provide technical leadership for the platform powering real-time voice communication across Fortnite and the Epic Games ecosystem at massive scale.
• Help set the technical direction for Epic's WebRTC-based products and implement features from design through final delivery.
• Work on the WebRTC integration across different Epic Games teams.
• Design and hands-on implementation of new features.
• Architect, develop, and continuously improve our WebRTC client and server stack 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.

What We're Looking For

• Hightly proficient in C++, with a strong command of performance-critical systems.
• Deep understanding of WebRTC signalling concepts, protocols, and architecture.
• Proven experience in debugging and optimizing WebRTC stacks at scale.
• Experience designing and maintaining C APIs for broad platform distribution.
• Familiarity with build systems like GN and Ninja.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex, long-horizon engineering projects.
• Strong communication with a track record of cross-team alignment and technical decision-making.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

• Pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents.
• Coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match.
• Rather than offering a traditional benefits package, Epic offers a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

About Us

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.

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