Senior Tools Programmer, UI & AI Workflows

Epic Games; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games in Montreal is seeking a senior Tools Programmer to help build the next generation of UI tooling for Unreal Engine. You will shape systems and workflows that power UI creation, iteration, and debugging for developers and creators.

The role emphasizes strong C++ skills, a deep UI toolkit background, and the ability to mentor peers while collaborating across teams to deliver scalable UI solutions for engine and games.

Qualifications

• Tools programming to improve development workflows in games or similar fields.
• UI frameworks, runtime UI engines, editor tooling expertise.
• Strong C++ skills and experience in large codebases.
• Exposure to AI-powered workflows from work, courses, or projects.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Unreal Engine experience is a plus.
• Slate and/or UMG experience is a plus.
• Shipped title experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and integrate AI-powered UI tools and frameworks.
• Own and evolve the UI tech codebase used to build tools and in-game UI in Unreal Engine.
• Set technical direction for UI tooling and mentor other programmers.
• Collaborate across disciplines to identify improvement areas and design solutions for developers.
• Profile and resolve performance and memory issues in UI systems.
• Work with internal teams and Unreal Engine licensees to solve UI challenges.

Skills

Tools programming

UI domain

C++

AI workflows

English communication

Tools

Unreal Engine

Slate/UMG

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

We're looking for a senior Tools Programmer to help build the next generation of UI tooling for users and AI-powered agentic workflows (tools that let AI agents assist with and automate UI creation, iteration, and debugging). You’ll shape the systems and frameworks that millions of creators rely on, from WYSIWYG editors to the APIs and runtime UI capabilities used to ship games and tools.

In this role, you will

• Design, build, and integrate AI-powered tools and frameworks for UI authoring, iteration, and debugging
• Own and evolve the UI tech codebase used to build tools and in-game UI in Unreal Engine
• Set technical direction for UI tooling and mentor other programmers
• Collaborate across disciplines to identify improvement areas, gather feedback, and design solutions for developer needs
• Profile and resolve performance and memory issues in UI systems
• Work with Epic's internal teams and Unreal Engine licensees to help them solve UI challenges

What We’re Looking For

• Strong tools‑programming background with experience building tools that improve development workflows in games or other fields
• Deep expertise in the UI domain (UI frameworks, runtime UI engines, and editor/WYSIWYG tooling)
• Excellent C++ skills and experience working in a large codebase
• Some hands‑on exposure to AI‑powered or agentic workflows, whether through work, courses, or personal projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with Unreal Engine is a plus
• Experience with Slate and/or UMG is a plus
• Shipped title experience in games or real‑time applications is a plus

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.

About Us

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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.