Senior Tools Programmer

EEpic Games, Inc.620 Crossroads Blvd, Cary, North Carolina0

Description

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Tools Programmer to join the Unreal Engine UI Systems team. This role focuses on the design and improvement of the UI content creation pipeline, tools, and engine runtime capabilities for Unreal Engine and Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN). The programmer will be responsible for developing UI systems tools, including WYSIWYG editors, UI APIs/frameworks, and core runtime UI capabilities that will be integral to the Unreal Engine, impacting millions of users and players. The ideal candidate is passionate about system design and implementation, and dedicated to enhancing the efficiency of the game development pipeline.

What We're Looking For

Own, develop, improve, and optimize the code of UI tech used to build tools and in-game UI in Unreal Engine.,Collaborate with all disciplines (programmers, artists, UI and UX designers) to identify areas for improvement, gather feedback, and design solutions for customer needs.,Analyze and fix common problems in a game engine, such as performance issues and memory usage.,Work collaboratively across many of Epic's internal teams.,Work with Unreal Engine's licensees to enable them to overcome their challenges.

Ideal Candidate

Strong C++ skills and experience working within large codebases.,Experience designing and writing tools that improve the customer's user experience, iteration, and development time in game development or other fields.,Demonstrate in-depth understanding of tools development, UI Frameworks, and runtime UI engines.,Ability to work effectively in a team, coupled with strong problem-solving skills.,Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.,Passionate about designing and implementing UI systems and possessing ideas for enhancing game development pipeline efficiency.

Hard Skills

C++

UI Frameworks

runtime UI engines

Tools Development

Game Engine

Performance Optimization

Memory Usage Analysis

Soft Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Passion

Innovation

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off including 'Epic Breaks' (company-wide shutdowns), wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Epic Games, Inc.

Epic Games is an American video game and software developer and publisher based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is best known for developing the Unreal Engine, the globally popular game Fortnite, and operating the Epic Games Store digital storefront.

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