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Lead Gameplay Programmer [Remote]

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-10

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

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (excluding CA, NY, & WA). Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here. Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337). Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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