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Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina. read more
Epic Games Company Culture
Epic Games Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.6/5
Epic Games' Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
eNPS
BCEO Rating
BLeadership
BManager
BOutlook
BEpic Games CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Tim Sweeney
71 /100
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Diversity at Epic Games
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Epic Games have rated Professional Development, Leadership, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Epic Games
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at Epic Games have rated Retention, Environment, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Epic Games eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
17
Epic Games employees are 17% more likely to recommend Epic Games as a great place to work
| 54% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 37% | Detractors |
Working at Epic Games
Working at Epic Games is rated average by 320 employees, across various culture dimensions. Epic Games employees are most satisfied about eNPS, CEO Rating, and Leadership categories, putting Epic Games’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Burlington, NC. See below in detail how working at Epic Games was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Epic Games
C+
Overall Company Culture at Epic Games is rated C+
Last updated today
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Epic Games ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Epic Games Employee Reviews
Out of 164 Epic Games employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Epic Games improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
Positive Reviews From Epic Games Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?I love everything about this company
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Very very very good and good
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?very positive a a a
Constructive Feedback From Epic Games Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?need to get focus on teamwork
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Pay what I'm entitled to my share
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Better and more consistent pay, leadership who cares about their people, more employee diversity
Epic Games Company Information
Epic Games Company Overview
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.
Epic Games Mission, Vision & Values
Epic Games Mission & Values
Epic Games is in the business of creating fun games we want to play and building the art and tools we need to bring those games to life.
| Headquarter | Epic Games HQ Cary, NC 27518 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | epicgames.com |
| Founding Date | 1991 |
| Tel | 919-854-0070 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/careers |
| Social Sites |
Epic Games Competitors
Epic Games competitors include NVIDIA, GameFly, Capcom, and Ubisoft. Epic Games ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Epic Games compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Epic Games Employees
320 employees at Epic Games have reviewed Epic Games across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 320 Epic Games employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Epic Games are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Epic Games, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Epic Games are generally satisfied with their team. 320 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Epic Games are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Epic Games believe the environment at Epic Games is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Epic Games is extremely fast. About 37% of the employees at Epic Games work 8 hours or less, while 35% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Epic Games are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Epic Games employees generally work 10.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Epic Games report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
75% of Epic Games employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Epic Games employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
67% of Epic Games employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Epic Games employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
62% of Epic Games employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Epic Games - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Epic Games is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Epic Games employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Epic Games KPIs and OKRs
At Epic Games 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Epic Games' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 Epic Games employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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Epic Games CEO & Leadership
Epic Games CEO - Tim Sweeney
71 /100
Epic Games’s CEO Tim Sweeney started in this role in 1991. Tim’s approval rate is just above average, putting Tim in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Burlington, NC. Tim Sweeney is well regarded by employees for the Leadership Epic Games offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Tim is most liked by Hispanic or Latino employees and employees with the company for Less than 1 Year. However, employees in the IT department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Epic Games’s competitors, Tim Sweeney ranks just above Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot. With Tim’s leadership, Epic Games employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and Manager. Tim was rated slightly below average for Gender.
Epic Games Leadership
The Epic Games Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Tim Sweeney, Chief Financial Officer Joe Babcock, and Vice President of Engineering Daniel Vogel
Tim Sweeney CEO / President
Tim Sweeney serves as the CEO / President of Epic Games.
Joe Babcock Chief Financial Officer
Joe Babcock serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Epic Games.
Daniel Vogel Vice President of Engineering
Daniel Vogel serves as the Vice President of Engineering of Epic Games.
Greg Gobbi Vice President Of Product Development
Greg Gobbi serves as the Vice President Of Product Development of Epic Games. Greg started at Epic Games in July of... read more
Lisa Tenorio Global Head Education & Learning Unreal Engine
Lisa Tenorio serves as the Global Head Education & Learning Unreal Engine of Epic Games. Lisa started at Epic Games in... read more
Geremy Mustard Technical Director of Chair Entertainment
Geremy Mustard serves as the Technical Director of Chair Entertainment of Epic Games.
Julie LoBean Director, Global Tax
Julie LoBean serves as the Director, Global Tax of Epic Games. Julie started at Epic Games in July of 2018. Julie is... read more
Kim Libreri CTO
Kim Libreri serves as the CTO of Epic Games. Kim started at Epic Games in July of 2014. Kim is currently based in the... read more
Mark Rein Vice President and Co-Founder
Mark Rein serves as the Vice President and Co-Founder of Epic Games.
Diversity & Inclusion at Epic Games
Diverse employees at Epic Games score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Epic Games in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Epic Games across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Epic Games Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Epic Games PTO
Epic Games' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Epic Games' 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Epic Games' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Epic Games
What is Epic Games address?
Epic Games location is at Epic Games HQ
Who is the CEO of Epic Games?
Epic Games CEO is Tim Sweeney, their score by employees is 71
What is Epic Games eNPS?
The eNPS for Epic Games is 17
Who are Epic Games competitors?
Epic Games main competitors are NVIDIA, GameFly, Capcom, Ubisoft
What are the benefits at Epic Games?
Epic Games perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance
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