Director, Public Policy (Ecosystem | Products)

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.

PUBLIC POLICY

What We Do

The Epic Games Global Public Policy team helps build relationships with policymakers, trade groups, and advocates at the local, national, and regional levels. They identify, monitor, analyze, and prioritize policy trends, legislative proposals, and industry issues important to Epic. The Public Policy team resides within Epic’s Global Affairs function and closely partners legal, product and executive teams to develop the company’s policy positions and strategy.

What You'll Do

Epic seeks to create a safe, fair and welcoming environment for all our players. We’re looking for a Director of Public Policy to identify opportunities and challenges across the global policy landscape to promote innovation, safety and trust across Epic’s products and services. The Director will work with Epic business and product teams, public policy stakeholders and civil society to advance laws, regulations, and policy norms that enable Epic to support player and developer communities while creating fun and inclusive online experiences for people of all ages.

In this role, you will

• Partner with Epic’s business, product, and legal teams to develop public policy positions and strategies on topics that include online safety, age assurance, privacy and data collection, and A.I. governance

• Collaborate with legal, business, and product teams to ensure fidelity to Epic’s principles, business, and policy goals

• Monitor and identify global policy trends and actions regarding online safety, AI, privacy, and age assurance

• Develop external advocacy programs to support our policy efforts to promote an innovative, fun, safe, and trusted environment across Epic’s products and services

• Participate in conferences, round tables, and other public engagements with government and policy stakeholders and represent Epic in the room with a broad range of audiences around the world

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in law, policy, or other relevant discipline preferred

• 10+ years of experience in a public policy role, including significant experience working with governments, think tanks, civil society, industry trade groups, and relevant corporations

• Familiarity with existing with online safety, privacy, and age assurance laws around the world, as well as trends in this space

• Forward thinking, proactive, creative, and strategic approach to global legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues

• A thoughtful team player who can collaborate cross-functionally to understand business goals, and identify global legislative and regulatory opportunities and risks

• Excellent communication and advocacy skills

• Experienced and engaging public speaker

• Ability and willingness to travel; this role will require significant international travel

This role is open to multiple locations across North America and Europe (including CA, NYC, & WA).

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our 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.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

New York City Base Pay Range
$209,806—$307,715 USD

California Base Pay Range
$209,806—$307,715 USD

Washington Base Pay Range
$190,733—$279,741 USD

ABOUT US

Epic 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.

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