Senior Tools Programmer

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • $202,965 PA - $297,682 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Tools Programmer at Epic Games, you'll collaborate across disciplines to build top-tier workflows for the Unreal Editor. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and improving APIs and foundational systems; analyzing and fixing editor problems; designing systems to support Unreal and Scene Graph object models; collaborating with stakeholders to identify improvement areas; supporting external customers; and working with internal teams to enhance foundational editor systems. You'll focus on improving core editor systems to support Unreal's object model's expansion into the Metaverse, directly impacting Epic's first-party development and millions of Unreal Editor users.
Must have:
  • Excellent C++ skills
  • Experience with large codebases
  • Object model (UObjects, ECS) and serialization experience
  • API or foundational system development experience
  • Cross-discipline collaboration skills
  • Customer experience focus
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, vision
  • Long-term disability & 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’re looking for a generalist who is excited to collaborate across disciplines to build best-in-class workflows for the Unreal Editor. As a programmer on the Editor Workflow Systems team, you will be at the forefront of helping shape the editor and workflows for Scene Graph and Verse over the coming years, with a focus on improving core editor systems to support Unreal’s object model as it expands into the Metaverse. Additionally, as a central tech team within the Unreal Engine ecosystem, your work will directly impact all Epic first-party development - including Fortnite - and reach millions of customers everywhere the Unreal Editor is used.

In this role, you will

  • Design, implement, and improve APIs and foundational systems within the editor that enable others to build their tools quickly and efficiently for the Unreal Editor
  • Analyze and fix problems in the Unreal Editor to improve the codebase
  • Design and build editor systems to support Unreal and Scene Graph object models
  • Work with stakeholders in all disciplines (i.e. engineers, tech artists, and designers) to identify areas for improvements, gather feedback, design, and implement solutions for customers’ needs in the Unreal Editor
  • Support external customers by answering their technical requests and questions
  • Work collaboratively across many of Epic's internal teams to improve foundational editor systems that others use to build workflows within the editor

What we're looking for

  • Excellent C++ skills
  • Experience developing in a large codebase
  • Experience with at least one object model (i.e. UObjects, ECS concepts, etc) and serialization
  • Experience developing APIs or foundational systems that improve iteration and performance, and reduce development time in game development or other 3D simulation programs
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate cross-discipline, from content creators to engineers, from UX designers to QA analysts
  • A passion for improving the customer experience beyond code. Some examples of your passion may be - participating in UX design, developing automated tests, or adding profiling and analytics to monitor user behaviors
  • Someone who is customer-focused, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including 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).

Washington Base Pay Range
$202,965$297,682 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.

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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