Job description
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.
AUDIO
What We Do
We raise the quality level of audio in all Epic game titles and technologies as well as engage with a world-class team to create amazing gaming experiences.
What You'll Do
As part of the Epic Games Audio Team, you'll help to raise the quality level of audio in Lego Fortnite, engage with a world-class team to create amazing gaming experiences and push the development of audio features and integration for future Unreal audio engine development.
In this role, you will
- Create and implement high-quality audio in Epic products
- Set up, debug, and test game audio implementations across a variety of systems
- Engage with a world-class team to create amazing gaming experiences
- Grow skills to have a bigger and broader impact on the quality of Epic audio
- Help to strengthen and expand the capabilities of existing audio systems
What we're looking for
- Previous technical experience implementing audio and/or building audio systems in a game development environment
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine components: including but not limited to scripting, level editor, animation, and Sequencer editors
- Solid communication skills and ability to effectively demonstrate game logic flow, systems design, and debugging strategies
- A foundation in Sound Design skills that show promise in the areas of field/studio recording, sound editing, and sound designing
- Passionate about audio; should be able to talk about and deconstruct other current media’s audio quality (games, movies, TV)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, especially in a technical environment
- Excitement about learning and building game audio skills
- Musical experience is a plus, but not looking for music composers
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 spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
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