Unreal Engine C++ Programmer
TLDR
Develop C++ code for the in-development indie RPG 'The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order' using Unreal Engine 4, collaborating in an online team environment.
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)
Epoch Games is a global, all-online game development team that operates on a volunteer basis. They're focused on creating 'The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order', an indie open-world RPG featuring an original fantasy narrative, built using Unreal Engine 4.