Lead UI Engineer - AAA Games, C++

Epic Games

Cary (NC)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited PTO and sick time
401k with competitive match
Robust mental well-being program
Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking a Lead UI Engineer in Cary, North Carolina to enhance player experiences in Rocket League. You will mentor UI engineers, deliver core UI functionality, and propose architectural solutions for game features.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in game development, including experience with AAA titles, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovative problem-solving. Epic offers extensive benefits including full medical coverage, unlimited PTO, and a robust mental well-being program.

Qualifications

  • Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles.
  • Experience leading a team of engineers within shipped AAA titles.
  • Strong analytical abilities and creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor and coach a team of UI engineers.
  • Distill high-level feature requests into actionable work items.
  • Lead the vision for different systems and features.

Skills

C++
UI development
Mobile development
Game development
Team leadership
Creative problem-solving
Communication skills
Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Job description

Epic Games is seeking a Lead UI Engineer in Cary, North Carolina to enhance player experiences in Rocket League. You will mentor UI engineers, deliver core UI functionality, and propose architectural solutions for game features.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in game development, including experience with AAA titles, excellent communication skills, and a passion for innovative problem-solving. Epic offers extensive benefits including full medical coverage, unlimited PTO, and a robust mental well-being program.

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