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    Epoch Games

    Video Game Development

    Unreal Engine C++ Programmer

    Winston-Salem, United StatesRemoteInternshipPosted 4w ago
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    Job description

    In this volunteer position you will be working closely with other members of the Coding department to develop C++ code for the Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). We are using Epic Game’s Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) to develop the game, and knowledge of how C++ code interacts with UE4 is required. Knowledge of Blueprint scripting in UE4 is recommended, but not required.

    Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline, you must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members and not be afraid to ask should any problems arise. We are an English-speaking team, so English fluency is a must.

    If you are comfortable with teaching, you may be called upon to aid the more junior members of the team in any relevant area.

    Other duties include: attending Slack meetings (Slack is an instant messaging we communicate with), reporting the progress of the Programming team on a weekly basis and following team policies.

    NOTE: This is not an Internship. We are not looking for short-term Interns. We are looking for long-term Volunteer Programmers who have previous experience developing in Unreal Engine with C++ experience.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • C++ programming experience
    • Unreal Engine 4 experience, and how C++ code interacts with it
    • Having created and completed at least 1 Unreal Engine project/game (using C++)
    • Providing clear and legible code
    • Knowledge or experience working with Ascent Combat Framework (ACF) or Gameplay Ability System (GAS)
    • Online communication, team-collaboration skills, and English fluency
    • A passion for coding and a dedication to creating AAA quality games

    Preferred Requirements:

    • Blueprint scripting experience
    • Git Experience
    • UI (User Interface) experience
    • At least 1 Unreal Engine project (using C++) prepared to show prior to the interview. If you do not have one, we can give you an assignment to complete (we will give you 2 weeks to complete it) to test your abilities.

    Required Software:

    • Unreal Engine 4 (https://www.unrealengine.com/register)
    • Visual Studio Community Edition (https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads) with Unreal Engine packages
    • Git SCM (https://git-scm.com) and GIT LFS (https://git-lfs.github.com)

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Epoch Games

    Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. The Co-Founders of Epoch Games were originally part of a Modding Team developing the total conversion Middle Earth Roleplaying Project (MERP) mod for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Currently Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4).

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