Epic Games
Lead UI Programmer
Epic Games, Cary, North Carolina, United States, 27518
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.ENGINEERINGWhat We DoUnreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
We are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to build innovative new experiences and technology as part of our collaboration with Disney. As a Lead UI Programmer, you will be in a leadership role on a small and focused team, playing a critical role in current and future projects. You will be responsible for driving UI prototyping, iteration, and system development in support of our upcoming products. You will have opportunities to work on a variety of initiatives, get hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, and work with talented internal and external teams, all while building impactful experiences from concept to delivery.
In this role, you will
Lead UI development for a project or initiative, championing both technical excellence and user experience
Work closely with art and design to prototype, build and iterate on player UI flows and feedback mechanisms, while maintaining strong architectural and algorithmic direction
Collaborate with Unreal Engine teams to contribute to ongoing feature development
Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
Write robust, maintainable code
What we're looking for
Significant experience developing UI systems for games or other interactive real-time technology applications
A keen analytical mind with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside of the box
Proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of UI and user experience
The ability to empathize with users and to balance the inherent tradeoffs in developing with the user in mind
Strong teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback
Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently
Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEOur 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 USEpic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 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 here.
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 here.
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.ENGINEERINGWhat We DoUnreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
We are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to build innovative new experiences and technology as part of our collaboration with Disney. As a Lead UI Programmer, you will be in a leadership role on a small and focused team, playing a critical role in current and future projects. You will be responsible for driving UI prototyping, iteration, and system development in support of our upcoming products. You will have opportunities to work on a variety of initiatives, get hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, and work with talented internal and external teams, all while building impactful experiences from concept to delivery.
In this role, you will
Lead UI development for a project or initiative, championing both technical excellence and user experience
Work closely with art and design to prototype, build and iterate on player UI flows and feedback mechanisms, while maintaining strong architectural and algorithmic direction
Collaborate with Unreal Engine teams to contribute to ongoing feature development
Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
Write robust, maintainable code
What we're looking for
Significant experience developing UI systems for games or other interactive real-time technology applications
A keen analytical mind with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside of the box
Proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of UI and user experience
The ability to empathize with users and to balance the inherent tradeoffs in developing with the user in mind
Strong teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback
Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently
Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEOur 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 USEpic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 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 here.
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 here.