Senior Software Engineer, Audio Engine

<div class="content-intro"><h2>WHAT MAKES US EPIC?</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></div><h2>ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE</h2> <h3><strong>What We Do</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>In this role, you will</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Work across Epic Games teams on the real-time communication stack, from design through hands-on implementation of new features</li> <li>Architect, develop, and continuously improve our real-time communication across platforms</li> <li>Investigate and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation in real-time communication services</li> <li>Drive timelines, resolve technical blockers, and deliver with a high degree of autonomy</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Highly proficient in C++, with a strong command of performance-critical systems</li> <li>Experience with low-level game audio engines</li> <li>Experience designing and maintaining C APIs for broad platform distribution</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex, long-horizon projects</li> <li>Strong communication skills, with a track record of cross-team alignment and technical decision-making</li> <li>WebRTC signaling concepts, protocols, and architecture experience is a plus</li> <li>Debugging and optimizing WebRTC stacks at scale is a plus</li> </ul> <h2>EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE</h2> <p><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":13201,"3":{"1":0},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":13421772}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0,"15":"Roboto","16":10}">Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2>ABOUT US</h2> <p>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 lif