Senior Tools Programmer

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).