Senior Language Programmer

Epic Games; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 201,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Language Programmer to enhance game development tools and integrate the Verse programming language with Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C++, strong understanding of software principles, and the ability to work on large codebases. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits provided.

Benefits

100% benefits coverage for employees and dependents

Supplemental medical, dental, and vision coverage

Critical illness and life insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Mental well-being program

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ is essential.
• Experience in API design is a plus.
• Ability to develop in a large codebase is required.

Responsibilities

• Build out and maintain the language compiler and toolchain.
• Work closely with language consumers to ensure a great user experience.
• Design and maintain the scripting interface to the Unreal Engine.
• Fix bugs and maintain the language codebase.

Skills

C++

API design

Software programming principles

Developing in a large codebase

Job description

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 - 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 programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Language Programmer at Epic Games, you will be at the center of our mission to enable the next generation of game developers. We are seeking someone with a passion for programming languages and their implementation. In this role, you will work on implementing the Verse programming language and integrating it with the Unreal Engine, a new programming language developed by Epic specifically for coding game experiences at the metaverse scale.

In this role, you will

• Build out and maintain the language compiler and tool chain
• Work closely with language consumers to ensure an exceptional user experience
• Design and maintain the scripting interface to the Unreal Engine
• Fix bugs and maintain the language code base

What we’re looking for

• Fix bugs and maintain the language code base
• Proficiency in C++
• Well‑versed in software programming principles, especially API design
• Experience developing in a large codebase at a fast pace, making tradeoffs between usability, performance, and power

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long‑term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short‑term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well‑being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

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).

British Columbia Base Pay Range

$201,282 – $295,214 CAD

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 here.

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