Core Tech Programmer

1 Month ago • 6 Years + • Game Programmer • Full Stack Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Core Tech Programmer at Epic Games, you'll join the build tools team, focusing on improvements to developer iteration. Responsibilities include working on Unreal Build Tool and Unreal Automation Tool, critical for internal and external Unreal Engine users. You'll implement new features, fix bugs, provide support, maintain code quality, collaborate across teams (multiple time zones), and guide licensees through documentation and developer relations. This requires strong C# and .NET expertise, a performance-minded approach (multithreading, asynchronous code, optimization), exceptional debugging skills, passion for developer workflows, and excellent communication.
Must have:
  • 6+ years of professional software development experience
  • Expert knowledge of C# and .NET
  • Exceptional debugging skills
  • Passionate about developer iteration
  • Highly collaborative communication skills
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of C++ compilers/build systems
  • Experience with Unreal Engine and its tech stack
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, vision
  • Long-term disability and life insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Robust mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job Details

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 - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a generalist programmer to join our build tools team. You will be responsible for working on improvements to developer iteration providing support for Epic’s suite of build tools including Unreal Build Tool and Unreal Automation Tool. These tools are critical to both our internal game teams and every external developer using the Unreal Engine

In this role, you will

  • Work closely with mixed discipline teams across Epic, driving technical discussions to find scalable and achievable solutions based on the requirements of platform/build tools stakeholders
  • Implement new features, fix bugs and provide support to both our internal teams and Unreal licensees
  • Maintain and improve the code quality of a mature build codebase
  • Operate effectively with teams spanning multiple timezones
  • Provide guidance to Unreal licensees both in the form of technical documentation and working alongside developer relations to ensure our build tools satisfy the wider community’s needs

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of professional software development experience within the games industry
  • Expert knowledge of C# and .NET
  • Performance minded with excellent knowledge of multithreading, asynchronous code and optimisations
  • Exceptional debugging skills, ability to quickly unblock users while still considering the long term health of the codebase
  • Passionate about developer iteration and improving workflows, with a supportive user focused approach
  • Generalist who is able to navigate a wide range of problems
  • Highly collaborative with excellent technical and non-technical communication skills
  • Knowledge and experience working with c++ compilers/build systems and platform toolchains is a plus
  • Previous experience working with Unreal and a good understanding of its tech stack is a plus

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.

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.

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 .

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 .

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