Lead UE Tools Engineer

5 Months ago • 6 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead a team of software engineers in developing next-generation world-building tools for Unreal Engine (UE). Responsibilities include hands-on development of in-engine tools, mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with artists and programmers, gathering feedback, designing solutions, setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring team performance, and designing architecture for main modules. The ideal candidate possesses 6+ years of experience building complex products, 3+ years of UE experience (C++ and Blueprints), and 2+ years of leadership experience. Expertise in building high-performance real-time experiences, code reviews, and automated testing is crucial. The role involves creating, optimizing, and enhancing algorithms and data structures for world building within the Unreal Engine.

Must have:

6+ years building high-performing products
3+ years UE experience (C++ and Blueprints)
2+ years leadership/mentorship experience
Experience with high-performance real-time experiences
Proficient in code reviews and automated testing

Perks:

100% benefits coverage (except dependent PMI)
Pension
Private medical insurance
Health care cash plan
Dental insurance
Disability and life insurance
Critical illness coverage
Cycle to work scheme
Flu shots
Health checks
Meals
Mental well-being program

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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 Lead Tools Engineer who is passionate about writing world building tools for artists. You will help develop the next generation of tools used by the leading artists in the industry. You will make a direct impact on the creativity and productivity of artists across the world. This role requires leading and mentoring a team of engineers, along with hands-on development.

In this role, you will

Lead a team of software engineers with varying levels of experience and mentor junior resources
Own and develop from scratch in engine world building tools. Use hands-on technical expertise to drive solutions for a range of challenges
Partner and collaborate with all disciplines (i.e., programmers, artists, and designers) to identify areas for improvements, gather feedback, and design solutions for customer needs
Set guiding priorities and assign tasks and projects to all team members
Monitor performance and develop team members through coaching and providing training opportunities
Design the architecture for main modules and implement well-documented new features
Creating, optimizing and enhancing algorithms and data structures

What we're looking for

6+ years of experience building high-performing, architecturally complex products
3+ years of experience with UE in both C++ and Blueprints is required
2+ years of leadership or mentorship experience leading other software engineers
Experience with building highly performant real time experiences
Experience with code reviews and automated testing
Excellent communication skills

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits except for PMI (for dependents). Our current benefits package includes pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

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!

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