Pipeline Engineer London (England) Epic Games Unreal Engine Senior (5+ years) Software Engineering

Gamecompanies; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interactive entertainment company is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to architect and scale infrastructure for synthetic data generation. The role involves collaborating with research teams, optimizing performance, and establishing new pipeline capabilities. Join a diverse and innovative team at Epic Games, known for award-winning games and cutting-edge engine technology.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Health Care Cash Plan

Dental Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Critical Illness

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flu Shots

Health Checks

Meals

Qualifications

• Production experience with Unreal Engine in a pipeline capacity.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and scaling services.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve a scalable infrastructure for synthetic data generation.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance across distributed systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with research requirements.

Skills

Python

C++

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Job description

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

We're looking for a Senior Pipeline Engineer to join our Metahuman organization who will architect and scale our infrastructure for synthetic data generation to advance our research capabilities.

In this role, you will

Build and evolve a scalable infrastructure for synthetic data generation

Work closely with research teams to understand and deliver datasets that drive Metahuman technology forward

Establish new pipeline capabilities for synthetic dataset generation

Troubleshoot and optimize performance across distributed systems

Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with research requirements

What we're looking for

Production experience with Unreal Engine in a pipeline capacity, including expertise with Python and C++ for debugging and interfacing with existing engine systems

Strong understanding of distributed systems and scaling services for big data projects

Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and solve complex problems

Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with research departments

Knowledge of data generation workflows and infrastructure architecture

Experience with machine learning systems and workflows (preferred but not required)

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 .

About the company

We develop cutting-edge games and cross-platform game engine technology!

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, the world’s largest game with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is being adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, and manufacturing for visualization and simulation. Epic has over 2,200 employees across 35 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.