Senior UI Programmer

Epic Games; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Montreal is seeking a Senior UI Programmer to enhance user experience in gaming. You will implement innovative UI features and write maintainable code while collaborating with talented teams to create magic. Ideal candidates will have strong C++ skills and a background in game development. Join us in redefining interactive worlds and enjoy exceptional benefits.

Benefits

100% benefits for employees and dependents

Mental well-being program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Exceptional robust C++ programming skills.
• Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms.
• Proven background in online multiplayer or real‑time interactive technology.
• Strong empathy for players and a drive to create outstanding user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Envision, plan, and implement new UI features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable C++ code.
• Optimize and debug new and legacy systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams.

Skills

C++ programming skills

Developing features for games

Online multiplayer technology

Social and gameplay systems

User experience design

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative mindset

Unreal Engine experience

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

The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games collaborate on an all‑new games and entertainment universe. This persistent universe will offer opportunities for consumers to play, watch, and engage with content, characters, and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more. Players and fans can create their own stories and experiences, express their fandom in a distinctly Disney way, and share content with each other. As a Senior UI Programmer, you’ll help shape the core experience, building intuitive, powerful interfaces and collaborating closely with designers, artists, and programmers to craft something truly magical. If you’re ready to help redefine how the world plays and connects, join us and build the next generation of interactive worlds.

In this role, you will

• Envision, plan, and implement new UI features such as HUD widgets, minimaps, mission flow, activity feeds, and interaction menus
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable C++ code
• Optimize and debug new and legacy systemsIntegrate backend systems to support seamless player experiences
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams on cutting‑edge features across the Fortnite ecosystem
• Align with backend developers on service and client goals
• Partner with art and design leads to ensure the UI meets both aesthetic and functional goals

What we’re looking for

• Exceptional robust C++ programming skills
• Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms
• Proven background in online multiplayer or real‑time interactive technology
• Interest in social, frontend, and gameplay‑adjacent systems
• Strong empathy for players and a drive to create outstanding user experiences
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Unreal Engine experience preferred

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 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.