Jobs at Epic Games

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Epic Games, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, pioneered the Unreal Engine and built the global phenomenon Fortnite. The studio’s focus on cutting‑edge graphics, real‑time rendering, and cross‑platform gameplay has positioned it as a leader in game technology and cloud services.

Epic hires across the entire tech stack: Software Engineers, Gameplay Programmers, Graphics Artists, Audio Designers, QA Testers, Product Managers, and community‑facing roles like Marketing and Customer Support. Candidates can expect a collaborative environment with short development cycles, regular feedback loops, and the chance to work on high‑visibility projects that reach millions of players worldwide.

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Principal Concept Artist, Characters, Unpublished R&D Product

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 19, 2023

The text describes a job posting for a Principal Concept Artist at Riot Games. The role involves creating character and prop concepts, working with the Art Director, and collaborating with designers, writers, and producers. The ideal candidate should have at least 8+ years of concept design experience and be proficient in Photoshop. The role requires a collaborative spirit, decision-making that prioritizes player delight, and familiarity with Riot's products.

Senior Illustration Artist - League of Legends, Splash Art

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 29, 2023

The text highlights the success and growth of Riot Games, particularly their game League of Legends, which is the most played PC game worldwide. The company values collaboration, creativity, and player experience. The Senior Splash Illustration Artist position is described, requiring high-level craft expertise, experience with Splash Style, and ability to work in a team. The role emphasizes creating high-quality art assets and collaborating with different disciplines. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a positive work environment.

VFX Artist II - League of Legends

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 30, 2023

The Role involves creating game-ready VFX for a real-time VFX team, using 3D/2D software and game engine tools. The position requires 3+ years of experience, skill in creating materials using HLSL and PBR rendering technologies, and knowledge of the League of Legends IP. The role emphasizes craft expertise, collaboration, and player delight. Riot Games offers competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Technical Product Manager III - Publishing, Localization Technology

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 30, 2023

The text describes a Technical Product Manager III position in the Global Localization team of Riot Games. The role involves setting and driving the product vision of localization tooling, working with technical and product partners, and communicating with senior leaders. The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of product management experience, 4+ years in the game industry, and a focus on player experience. The company offers work-life balance, benefits, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Software Engineer II

Company: Intercept Games

Location: Remote

Posted Mar 29, 2023

Intercept Games is a Private Division/Take-Two development studio focused on creating Kerbal Space Program 2 (KSP2) and an unannounced stylized science-based adventure game. They prioritize an inviting and diverse workplace, creativity, and passion for video games. They believe in trust, growth, psychological safety, engineering excellence, and fun to create amazing experiences. The role is for a Software Engineer II to own medium-scale customer-facing applications and tools, with some influence on architecture, design, and systems. They look for a proven task planner with accurate functionality, maintainability, and performance. They offer great company culture, growth, team mentality, benefits, and perks.

Senior Director of People Operations

Company: Mythical Games

Location: Remote

Posted Mar 28, 2023

Mythical Games is a venture-backed game technology company that aims to launch exceptional video games leveraging distributed ledger tech and provide a platform for other game developers. They are looking for a Sr. Director, People Operations to lead their Global People Operations team and build a team to scale up all aspects of their People Ops foundation. The company values diversity and believes that it strengthens their games, products, and communities. They strongly encourage POC, folks with disabilities, those belonging to the LGBTQIA+ communities, and people across all gender to apply.

Senior Technical Artist - League of Legends, Tools & Pipeline

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 29, 2023

The text describes a role at Riot Games as a Senior Tools & Pipeline TA on the PIE-C TechOps team. The role involves building tools, pipelines, and workflows for Digital Content Creation software, working with engineering, and consulting with art to solve challenges. The primary focus is on the Art Sustainability Update (ASU) project. The role requires 5+ years of experience as a technical artist, expertise in industry standard content creation tools, and programming fundamentals. The role also offers a competitive base salary, incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Senior VFX Artist - League, Champions

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 19, 2023

This job posting is for a Senior VFX Artist position on the Champions team at Riot Games. The role involves designing and implementing sleek, dynamic, and dramatic special effects for gameplay, working with the VFX Art Lead, and supporting team leadership in operational efforts. The successful candidate should have 5+ years of experience in the video game industry, advanced skills in 3D/2D software, and a deep understanding of the MOBA genre and League of Legends. The position offers a competitive base salary, incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Python Developer: Shotgrid

Company: Rockstar Games

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Mar 29, 2023

Rockstar Games is looking for a highly talented Pipeline Developer to work on their automated systems. The role requires a strong working knowledge of Python and experience with Shotgrid API tracking software. The company offers a competitive salary range of $89,500 to $119,400 per year and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

QA Engineer - League, Epic Flex

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 30, 2023

The text describes the role of a Quality Assurance Engineer at Riot, focusing on their responsibilities in ensuring quality for Riot's products, particularly League of Legends' in-game monetization and related content. The role involves mapping team work to quality targets, holding team members accountable for including quality, conducting quality activities throughout the software development life cycle, and communicating progress and blockers. The desired qualifications include experience in test planning, execution, and defect management, as well as experience working with developers and content creators. The role emphasizes player empathy and a focus on players' experiences.

UX Manager, Competitive, VALORANT

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 28, 2023

The job description is for a UX Manager on the VALORANT team, responsible for building and managing the UX team, designing competitive experiences, and collaborating with other teams. The role requires experience in UX design, project management, and communication.

Animation Artist II - TFT, Gameplay

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Mar 30, 2023

The text describes a role as an Animator for Teamfight Tactics, focusing on creating high-quality animations for a diverse and rapidly growing universe. The role involves collaborating with designers and artists to develop new features and technologies, and working with technical artists to optimize animation assets. The required qualifications include 3+ years of industry experience, experience creating high-quality animations, and mastery of animation principles. The desired qualifications include experience working with designers, strong communication skills, and development experience with modern game engines. The text also mentions the perks of working at Riot Games, including a focus on work-life balance, medical and dental insurance, parental leave, and a 401k with company match.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Epic Games?
Employees describe Epic as a fast‑moving, highly creative hub where experimentation is encouraged. The culture emphasizes player impact, data‑driven decisions, and a flat hierarchy that lets ideas rise from any level. Work often involves tight sprints, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and a strong focus on technical excellence and artistic vision.
What types of positions are available at Epic Games?
Epic actively recruits for roles such as Software Engineer – Graphics, Gameplay Programmer, AI Engineer, Full‑Stack Developer, Game Designer, 3D Artist, Audio Engineer, QA Lead, Product Manager, Community Manager, Marketing Analyst, Finance Analyst, and Legal Counsel. Open positions span on‑site, hybrid, and fully remote arrangements across multiple locations.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Showcase a portfolio that demonstrates mastery of Unreal Engine tools, publish relevant demos or mods, and quantify achievements (e.g., reduced load times by 25%). Highlight collaborative projects, be ready to discuss player‑centric design decisions, and tailor your resume to the specific Epic role. Finally, express genuine enthusiasm for the studio’s innovations and community‑driven culture.

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