Senior UI Engineer, Fortnite

Epic Games; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Greater London seeks a Senior UI Engineer to create and maintain systems for Fortnite. This role requires exceptional C++ skills, a passion for game development, and a collaborative mindset. Responsibilities include architecting features, optimizing systems, and integrating backend services. Successful candidates will possess interest in player safety and user-generated content curation. Join an innovative team to help enhance player experiences in games.

Benefits

100% benefits coverage excluding PMI

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

Mental well-being program

Qualifications

• Exceptional C++ programming skills.
• Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms.
• Interest in social and gameplay-adjacent areas of game development.
• Interest in player safety and user-generated content curation.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement new features with a systemic approach.
• Write maintainable code focusing on the future.
• Optimize and fix bugs in systems.
• Integrate backend systems for player experience.
• Collaborate on cutting-edge features.
• Align with backend developers on service goals.
• Ensure UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements.

Skills

C++ programming skills

Game development experience

Analytical mind

Problem‑solving skills

Interest in player safety

Interest in user‑generated content

Tools

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 - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You\'ll Do

The Fortnite Player Journey team is looking for a Senior UI Engineer passionate about games and well-versed in C++, creating and maintaining systems for a live-service product, integrating with backend services, and driving UI with reusable data paradigms. In this role, you’ll work on impactful systems to help players socialize with their friends and find their new favorite game in Fortnite, all while promoting a safe, fun experience for all.

In this role, you will

• Architect, plan, and implement new features with a systemic approach
• Write robust, maintainable code with a focus on the future
• Optimize and fix bugs in new and legacy systems
• Integrate backend systems in support of the player experience
• Collaborate with the cross-disciplinary team on cutting‑edge features that support player experiences across Fortnite
• Work closely with backend developers to align on service and client goals
• Work closely with art and design leads to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements

What we’re looking for

• Exceptional C++ programming skills
• Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms
• Interest in social, frontend, and gameplay‑adjacent areas of game development
• Interest in player safety and user‑generated content curation
• Passion for games and great user experiences
• Keen analytical mind and mature problem‑solving skills
• Unreal Engine development experience preferred

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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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 whi n 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.