Unreal Engine UI Developer (UMG/Blueprints)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Colombia; Remote; COP 60,000,000 - 110,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a UI-focused Unreal Engine Developer to build and maintain player-facing interfaces for a cross-platform live product. You will integrate runtime UI with gameplay systems and online data while meeting strict performance goals.

Collaborate with design and UI art to deliver reliable, scalable UI experiences. You will own UI screens, flows, navigation, focus management, state transitions, and error handling, while profiling and optimizing performance.

Qualifications

• Experience shipping UI in Unreal Engine using UMG and Blueprints.
• Strong UI architecture knowledge covering separation of concerns, reusable components, and state management.
• Familiarity with cross-platform input patterns and navigation

Responsibilities

• Implement UI screens, flows, and reusable components in Unreal Engine for menus, HUDs, overlays, modals, and lists.
• Own end-to-end UI behavior including navigation, focus management, state transitions, and error handling.
• Integrate UI with asynchronous data sources such as client services and remote config data.
• Build resilient loading states and caching to keep UI responsive under unreliable network conditions.
• Debug and optimize UI performance and stability across frame time, hitching, memory, and draw cost.
• Establish and document UI best practices and patterns across the product.

Skills

UI architecture

Cross-platform UI

Navigation flows

Performance optimization

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Tools

Unreal Engine

UMG/Blueprints

Unreal Insights

Perforce

Git

Slate widgets

Job description

We are looking for a UI-focused Unreal Engine Developer to build and maintain player-facing interfaces for a cross-platform live product, integrating runtime UI with gameplay systems and online data while meeting strict performance goals. You will collaborate closely with design and UI art to deliver reliable, scalable UI experiences.ResponsibilitiesImplement UI screens, flows, and reusable components in Unreal Engine for menus, HUDs, overlays, modals, and listsOwn end-to-end UI behavior including navigation, focus management, state transitions, and error handlingIntegrate UI with asynchronous data sources such as client services, player data, inventory-like data, and remote configurationBuild resilient loading states and caching strategies to keep UI responsive under unreliable network conditionsCollaborate with UI design and UI art to translate specifications into shippable, maintainable implementationsDebug and optimize UI performance and stability across frame time, hitching, memory, and draw costEstablish and document UI best practices and patterns to improve consistency across the productRequirements2+ years of experience shipping UI in Unreal Engine using UMG (Widget Blueprints) and BlueprintsStrong UI architecture knowledge covering separation of concerns, reusable components, and state managementHands-on experience building cross-platform UI navigation including focus-driven flows and back behaviorProven ability to profile and troubleshoot UI performance using Unreal Insights and in-engine debugging toolsProfessional teamwork experience with code reviews, ticket-based delivery, and collaborative workflowsVersion control proficiency with Perforce (preferred) or GitEnglish proficiency at B2 Upper-Intermediate level for daily collaborationNice to haveC++ in Unreal Engine to extend UI frameworks, create base classes, and improve performance-critical pathsFamiliarity with CommonUI/CommonInput for cross-platform input and navigation patternsExperience with Slate for custom widgets and advanced UI behaviorLive-service product experience including rapid iteration, hotfix mindset, and feature flags or remote config patternsCross-discipline collaboration experience with backend or services teamsWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.