Senior Pipeline Developer

3 Weeks ago • 7 Years + • Animation • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games seeks a Senior Pipeline Developer to enhance production art efficiency. Responsibilities include building workflow tooling and automations within an established framework, driving production engineering initiatives, collaborating with developers and stakeholders, and delivering solutions that address artist needs while balancing development priorities. The role requires strong software design, object-oriented programming, and Unreal Engine integration experience. Experience with 3rd party software (Python and Qt required) and a passion for supporting production teams are essential.
Must have:
  • 7+ years Pipeline Dev experience
  • Unreal Engine & 3rd party software integration
  • Python and Qt experience
  • Strong software design & OOP
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • C++
  • USD
  • ShotGrid/Flow Toolkit
  • Adobe Substance
  • Motion systems
  • Media & Review
  • Deadline
  • DevOps
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO & 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

Epic Games is looking for a Sr. Pipeline Developer to join our Art Pipeline team to help us improve production art efficiency. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting production teams and developing tools and workflows across one or more content creation disciplines and first party projects.

In this role, you will

  • Build best-in-class production workflow tooling and automations within an established development framework
  • Scope out and drive production engineering initiatives, working closely with other developers and stakeholders toward scalable, maintainable solutions
  • Deliver practical, forward-thinking solutions that address the needs of Artist while working with production to balance development priorities and timelines
  • Promote and demonstrate development progress to relevant stakeholders

What we're looking for

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science/Engineering, or relevant industry experience, with a strong foundation in software design patterns and object oriented programming
  • 7+ years experience as a Pipeline Developer, Technical Artist, or similar, working on production in games, feature animation, VFX, or related industry
  • Experience integrating and maintaining custom tools in Unreal Engine and 3rd Party software packages (python and Qt experience required)
  • High attention to detail, proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills and an ability to multitask effectively
  • Bonus for experience in one or more of the following areas: C++, USD, ShotGrid/Flow Toolkit, Adobe Substance, Motion systems, Media & Review, Deadline, Devops

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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Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

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