Senior Pipeline Engineer

-; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gaming industry is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to architect and scale infrastructure for synthetic data generation. This role involves collaborating with research teams and optimizing performance across distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Unreal Engine, Python, and C++, and will thrive in a collaborative environment focused on innovation.

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

Meals

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve a scalable infrastructure for synthetic data generation.
• Work closely with research teams to deliver datasets.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance across distributed systems.

Skills

Python

C++

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Self-starter mindset

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

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
• Technical pipeline development experience in a production environment
• 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.

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