Senior Tools Programmer, UEFN

Epic Games; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 188,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of game development, where you'll empower creators with cutting-edge tools and technology. In this dynamic role, you'll design and implement features for a groundbreaking platform that merges the power of Unreal Engine with the creativity of game developers worldwide. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance user experiences and tackle performance challenges in real-time entertainment. With a commitment to innovation and inclusivity, this opportunity promises a rewarding career in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Benefits

100% employee benefits coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Mental well-being program

Free therapy and coaching

Qualifications

• Excellent C++ skills and experience in large codebases.
• Experience with UI toolkits like WPF, QT, or Slate.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tools and engine features for UEFN and Unreal Engine.
• Analyze and fix performance problems in a game engine.

Skills

C++

Debugging

User Interface Design

Game Development Tools

Software Programming Principles

Perforce

Unreal Engine

UEFN

Verse

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 - 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

UEFN is bringing the power of Unreal Engine and the technology and content of Fortnite to game creators everywhere. Help us empower game creators of all stripes, from first-time UGC dabblers to AAA development teams, to bring their projects to life with UEFN. As a member of the UEFN Editor Team, you’ll help us build and integrate technology from Unreal Engine, our game projects, and new ideas into UEFN to help bring all creators to our platform.

In this role, you will

• Design and implement tools and engine features for UEFN, Fortnite, and Unreal Engine
• Design and implement user interfaces for tools in UEFN and related tools
• Improve the end-to-end UEFN experience with pipeline and automation tools
• Analyze and fix common performance problems in a game engine, such as load times, memory usage, and CPU utilization
• Support and improve game development for Fortnite by working with various game and creative groups to solve issues
• Track down and fix issues in systems and tools

What we're looking for

• Excellent C++ skills, including debugging
• Experience writing UIs with a toolkit such as WPF, QT, Slate (UE UI system)
• Experience writing game development tools or tools for other software development
• Prior experience in a large codebase
• Well-versed in software programming principles
• Prior experience with Perforce is nice to have
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine, UEFN, or Verse is nice to have

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 $188,645 — $276,680 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.

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.