Engine Software Engineer

Epic Games; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking an Engine Software Engineer to join the MetaHuman team. This role involves collaborating on cutting-edge technologies, facilitating ML dataset creation, and contributing to Unreal Engine features. Ideal candidates will have strong C++ skills and a passion for gaming technology.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Dental Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flu Shots

Health Checks

Mental Well-being Program

Qualifications

• Professional experience in the games industry focusing on engine development.
• Knowledge of character animation systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the creation of datasets for ML training.
• Collaborate with the MetaHuman research team.
• Identify and solve technical challenges.

Skills

C++

Communication

Gaming Technology

Tools

UE4

UE5

Unreal Engine

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.

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

What You'll Do

The MetaHuman team at Epic Games is looking for an Engine Software Engineer to collaborate with our pipeline team in capturing ML datasets and our product teams on our cutting-edge technologies. Working alongside our various teams of talented professionals, you’ll help us push the boundaries and maximise Metahumans' potential.

In this role, you will

• Work in UE to facilitate the creation of datasets for ML training
• Collaborate with the MetaHuman research team to implement product features in Unreal Engine and Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN)
• Identify and solve technical challenges
• Contribute to documentation and best practices

What we're looking for

• Strong proficiency in C++ programming
• Professional experience in the games industry in a programming/engineering role with a focus on engine development and tooling.
• Excellent communication skills
• A passion for gaming technology and innovation
• Knowledge of character animation systems is desirable
• Experience with UE4/UE5 and/or UEFN is a plus

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits except for PMI (for dependents). Our current benefits package includes pension, private medical insurance, health care cash plan, dental insurance, disability and life insurance, critical illness, cycle to work scheme, flu shots, health checks, and meals. 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.