Senior Product Manager
Posted: 4 days ago
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.SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER - FORTNITE CREATOR ECOSYSTEMWhat We DoAs part of the Fortnite Creator Ecosystem team, Product Management collaborates with development, publishing, marketing, and platform teams to define product strategy informed by data and market insights. The team aims to empower creators to operate as game publishers, with the tools, insights, and support needed to build, launch, grow, and monetize successful games. This work centers on two core areas: enabling a robust creator publishing ecosystem and supporting sustainable creator monetization.What You'll DoWe are seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Product Manager to lead the Ecosystem Matchmaking team. This role is ideal for a candidate who can define a compelling vision for matchmaking and adjacent systems, align cross-functional teams to that vision, and relentlessly drive outcomes that improve engagement and retention across the Fortnite ecosystem. The successful candidate will own an entire product area, balancing immediate player needs with long-term strategy.In this role, you willSet and communicate a clear vision for matchmaking grounded in validated player and creator needs, aligned with org strategyLead structured, cross-team discovery to reduce risk before committing resourcesPrioritize initiatives based on potential business and customer impact, not just urgencyDrive the matchmaking ecosystem strategy, optimizing time-to-match across platforms and modes while delivering innovative, net-new featuresMaintain ongoing measurement and iteration, leveraging A/B testing, data insights, and player feedback to maximize results post-launchBuild and maintain strong relationships across Production, Design, Engineering, Analytics, Marketing, and Legal to ensure alignment on outcomesOwn KPIs and conduct deep analysis to extract learnings, adjust strategy, and continuously improve matchmaking systems and report on product performance, outcomes, and key KPIs to executive leadershipWhat We're Looking ForPassion for games and a deep understanding of matchmaking, engagement, and retention principlesStrong experience with SQL, data analytics, and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)Demonstrated ability to own an entire product area with clear goals and roadmap alignment to org strategyTrack record of leading cross-functional initiatives, balancing discovery with delivery, and driving measurable business and player impactExcellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate vision, trade-offs, and reasoningEntrepreneurial mindset: proactive, resilient, and able to anticipate and resolve blockersNice to havePrior experience working in gaming or in game-adjacent spaces, and familiarity with UGC platformsBusiness, quantitative, technical, or design degree a plusEPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEOur intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.About UsEpic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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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