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Senior Software Programmer, Audio Engine

@ Epic Games

Vancouver, British Columbia

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Overview

Epic Games is hiring a Senior Software Programmer for its Media Services team to lead the real-time voice communication platform behind Fortnite and the wider Epic ecosystem. The role sets WebRTC technical direction and delivers features from design through implementation. The base pay range is $226,580 to $332,317 CAD for British Columbia, with full-time benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership for real-time voice communication platform
  • Design, develop and improve real-time communication across platforms
  • Implement features from design through final delivery
  • Evaluate new technologies for real-time communication services
  • Drive timelines and resolve technical blockers

Requirements summary:

  • Highly proficient in C++ and performance-critical systems
  • Experience with low-level game audio engines
  • Experience designing and maintaining C APIs
  • Proven ability to independently deliver complex projects
  • Strong communication and cross-team alignment skills
  • WebRTC experience is a plus

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Employer posting date
2026-05-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Epic Games

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Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

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Reported office locations
  • Cary, NC, US
  • Montreal, Québec, CA
  • Larkspur, CA, US
  • Novato, CA, US
  • Salt Lake City, UT, US
  • San Diego, CA, US
  • San Francisco, CA, US
  • Seattle, WA, US
  • Shanghai, CN
  • Suzhou, CN
  • Yokohama, JP
  • Seoul, KR
  • Strasbourg, FR
  • Helsinki, FI
  • Berlin, DE
  • Cologne, DE
  • Novi Sad, RS
  • Stockholm, SE
  • Guildford, GB
  • Newcastle, GB
  • Edinburgh, GB
  • Los Angeles, CA, US
  • Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
  • Detroit, MI, US
Business categories
  • Developer Platform
  • Gaming
  • Fleet Management
  • Software
  • Recycling
  • Automotive
  • Metaverse
  • Auto Insurance
  • Video Games
Other recorded names
  • Epic Games
Specialties
  • Game Development
  • Game Engine
  • Publishing
  • Unreal Engine
  • Real-Time Technology
  • Epic Online Services
  • Cross-Platform Integration
  • Social Networking
  • Epic Games Store
  • and E-commerce
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7,860,000,000

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Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and…

FieldValue
IndustryComputer Games
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersCary, NC
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesGame DevelopmentGame EnginePublishingUnreal EngineReal-Time TechnologyEpic Online ServicesCross-Platform IntegrationSocial NetworkingEpic Games Storeand E-commerce
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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.

PROGRAMMING - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

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 features
  • Design, develop, and continuously improve our real-time communication across platforms
  • Investigate and evaluate new technologies to drive innovation in real-time communication services
  • Drive timelines, resolve technical blockers, and deliver with a high degree of autonomy

What We're Looking For

  • Highly proficient in C++, with a strong command of performance-critical systems
  • Experience with low-level game audio engines
  • Experience designing and maintaining C APIs for broad platform distribution
  • Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex, long-horizon projects
  • Strong communication skills, with a track record of cross-team alignment and technical decision-making
  • WebRTC signaling concepts, protocols, and architecture experience is a plus
  • Debugging and optimizing WebRTC stacks at scale is a plus

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

British Columbia Base Pay Range

$226,580—$332,317 CAD

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 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.

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.

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