Senior UI Programmer

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.

ENGINEERING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to build innovative new experiences and technology. As a Senior UI Programmer, you will play a critical role on a small and focused team. You will be responsible for core UI features and supporting collaborative development between programmers, designers, and artists. You will have opportunities to work on various initiatives, get hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, and work with talented internal and external teams, all while building impactful experiences from concept to delivery.

In this role, you will

Envision, plan, refactor and implement new features with a systemic approach like hud widgets, hud markers, minimap, mission flow, activity feed, conversation/interaction menus and more

Write robust, maintainable code with a focus on generic modularization and the future

Optimize and fix bugs in new and legacy systems

Integrate backend systems in support of the player experience

Collaborate with the cross-disciplinary team on cutting-edge features that support player experiences in our game and potentially across the Fortnite ecosystem

Work closely with backend developers to align on service and client goals

Work closely with art and design leads to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements

What we're looking for

Exceptional C++ programming skills

Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms

Significant experience developing online multiplayer games or other interactive real-time technology applications with a strong online component

Interest in social, frontend, and gameplay-adjacent areas of game development

Ability to empathize with users and to balance the inherent tradeoffs in developing with great user experiences in mind

Keen analytical mind and mature problem-solving skills

Strong teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback

Unreal Engine development experience preferred

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

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

$165,686 - $243,007 USD

California Base Pay Range

$182,255 - $267,307 USD

Washington Base Pay Range

$165,686 - $243,007 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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!

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