Compensated well, especially for entry-level positions. Benefits (insurance, 4-week sabbaticals) are quite good.
Upper management is stuck in an antiquated startup mindset. Extremely minimal remote work options. Middle management varies but has little power to change your situation. For customer service roles, experience/success depends largely on your customers. Work-life balance is nearly impossible.
Epic Games laying off 900 people today. That is 16% of staff. Sending good thoughts to the amazing, smart and hardworking people that work there.
Recently got very similar offers from these 2 companies and I am unable to make a decision. Epic L5 : 235K base plus discretionary bonus (which ofcourse can be 0 if company wants) Bloomberg : Senior SWE TC : 250k all cash including bonus Things of concern : How is the gaming industry in general? ...Read more
I have recently received an offer from Epic Games but I am not sure of the stability within Epic given the recent layoffs that they have gone through. Can someone hep me understand the stability and culture within Epic and if it is a good organisation to join? Verbal Offer : 250K GBP (UK office) Cu...Read more
Not FAANG but I’ve heard the TC is actually very lucrative in regards to COL in the area (Madison). What are your opinions on this company? I’ve heard alot of mixed things. I’ve heard the culture is borderline cultish. I’ve heard that the tech stack is very outdated (mainly VB, mumps and some C# ...Read more
I'm considering taking an offer from Epic Games. It's a great offer and I love the company, the only problem is the large variable bonus which isn't part of the contract. I understand it's a large chunk of TC (half? more?), but not guaranteed similar to how most investment banks/hedge funds work. Th...Read more
I made it to the final interviews. Not quite sure what to expect and I am really looking forward to this role. Is there any advice on the interviews or negations? #epicgames
Hi people, I was wondering if I can get some insights from the insiders about Epic's working culture and a general sentiment. I'm aware of the recent turmoil with the layoffs and strained financials, but in a 1-2 year perspective I'm optimistic since Epic’s core competencies seem strong as ever, th...Read more
Hi all, Was recently laid off as a tech artist at Epic. The NYC office was hit pretty hard so I’m assuming this was location based. I’m currently looking for a tech artist role and appreciate any help. #layoff TC: L3 125k (started as L1) 3 YoE
Last year, my entire family was looking forward to the EPIC shutdown, now I have to worry about my younger kids being left at home as I need to prepare for a meeting on campus at 9 AM I miss being treated like a VMware employee. I really miss how we were treated like humans. I don’t know how to des...Read more
How is the wlb at Epic these days? Is it worth it being a Technical Solution Engineer for $66,000?
Haven’t gotten to hear much about Epic Games culture — what type of workplace is it? Do you enjoy it? Is it intense? Would love to hear about it and also get any tips on interviewing
what is epic systems (healthcare software company in Madison) software engineering new grad salary have heard 75 , have heard 115, theres a massive difference there, kinda want to know which one it is and this is for CS, some say they also hire non CS for software thats why i clarify also any tip...Read more
How do Epic folks feel about this? What’s the valuation of Epic Games after this investment? https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/02/07/disney-to-take-1point5-billion-stake-in-epic-games-maker-of-fortnite.html
Anyone knows salary ranges in Epic Games, esspecialy for Senior Computer Vision/Machine learning researcher/engeener? Yoe:8.5 Tc:95k (currently in Eastern Europe)
Hello! I know this has been asked but I am not seeing consistent answers. I just started at Epic (HQ) and am wondering about the bonuses. For TC 135k what should I expect quarterly? My manager also stated they may be smaller unto you go through a review cycle. We s this true? Any insight would be gr...Read more
Has Epic done layoffs in the past or do you think one is coming with layoffs across the industry? #gaming #layoffs
Anybody knows the levelling system at Epic Games? What would be the equivalent to a senior position (Google/Meta L5)? Not available on Levels :( #epicgames
What's the levelling scheme at Epic Games? What would be the equivalent of a Google L5 (senior)? #gaming #epicgames
Hello, epic systems people. I am getting an epic offer soon for SWE new grad role and I don't know what to expect. I have seen numbers from 85k-130k on different websites(levels.fyi, glassdoor, blind). What number should I aim for? #epic #epicsystems