Senior UI Programmer, UEFN

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • Frontend Development • $165,690 PA - $267,310 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Fortnite Creator Platform team seeks a Senior UI Programmer experienced in C++ and gameplay systems. Responsibilities include implementing, maintaining, and augmenting UI features within Fortnite Creative, leveraging Verse and Scene Graph to enhance creator experiences. This role involves collaborating with art and design teams, optimizing existing systems, identifying technical challenges, and contributing innovative ideas. The ideal candidate possesses strong C++ skills, analytical abilities, and a passion for game development and exceptional user experiences. Unreal Engine and console/mobile experience are preferred.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ skills
  • UI development experience
  • Gameplay systems expertise
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Passion for game development
Good to have:
  • Unreal Engine experience
  • Console/mobile experience
Perks:
  • 100% premium medical, dental, vision coverage
  • 401k with match
  • Mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 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.

PROGRAMMING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

The Fortnite Creator Platform team is looking for a User Interface (UI) Programmer who is experienced in C++ and gameplay systems and passionate about game development. In this role, you'll work on impactful UI systems, leveraging Verse and Scene Graph, that allow creators to build amazing experiences in Fortnite that thrill our players.

In this role, you will

  • Implement, augment and maintain UI features and systems that underpin Fortnite Creative
  • Solve technical challenges in the development of UEFN that will take Fortnite Creative experiences to the next level
  • Work closely with art and design to ensure that UI systems meet aesthetic and functional requirements
  • Look for ways to push the technology forward in new and innovative ways
  • Deep-dive on various technical UI topics, ensuring that the architecture and code are robust and scalable
  • Optimize and fix bugs in existing UI systems
  • Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development

What we're looking for

  • Strong C++ skills and software programming principles
  • A keen analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience developing UI features for gameplay systems across multiple platforms
  • Interest in game development that elevates our creators
  • Passion for games and great user experiences
  • Unreal Engine development experience preferred
  • Console and/or mobile experience preferred

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & 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).

New York City Base Pay Range
$165.69$243.01 USD
California Base Pay Range
$182.26$267.31 USD
Washington Base Pay Range
$165.69$243.01 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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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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