Senior Software Engineer, Audio Engine

Senior Software Engineer, 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 engineering 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 plusEPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEOur 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.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. Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.