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WHAT MAKES US EPIC? 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. 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. ENGINEERING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide. What You'll Do We are seeking an experienced Lead Gameplay Programmer to direct gameplay teams within Rocket League. You'll drive the gameplay engineering team and play a critical role in feature development for upcoming seasons. In this role, you will - Mentor and coach a team of gameplay engineers, serving as the primary communication hub across disciplines - Distill high-level feature requests into actionable work items and delegate effectively - Deliver core gameplay features on time, flagging when the team is over- or under-scoped - Define the vision for gameplay systems and features - Propose and review architecture and technical approaches to ensure they meet requirements and support a healthy codebase - Write code directly when needed What we're looking for - Professional game development experience, including shipping AAA titles - Experience leading a gameplay engineering team on shipped AAA titles - Strong C++ skills with the ability to architect and implement gameplay mechanics and tools - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Experience working on a live service game - Excellent communication skills - Multi-platform development experience is a plus - Passion for games is a plus EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE 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. 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 abi