Senior Language Programmer

Epic Games; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Mental health program

Unlimited PTO

Sabbatical

401(k)

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Language Programmer to join our Verse team, responsible for the compiler, VM, and runtime powering Verse in Unreal Engine and UEFN. You’ll work on core systems that UE/UEFN developers rely on to build and ship games.

You will extend the Verse compiler toolchain and VM, optimize performance, collaborate with the Verse Language team, and contribute to integration with Unreal Engine pipelines, delivering practical, autonomous solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of C++17 or later.
• Experience profiling and optimizing large codebases.
• Ability to reason about large, interconnected systems.

Responsibilities

• Extend and evolve the Verse compiler toolchain and VM, implementing new language features and integrating the toolchain into Unreal Engine’s content, build, and cooking pipelines.

Skills

C++

Profiling

Large codebases

Compiler/VM internals

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

What You’ll Do

Epic Games is searching for an experienced Senior Language Programmer to join our Verse team, which owns the toolchain (compiler, VM, and runtime) powering game development in Unreal Engine and UEFN. You’ll work on the systems every UE and UEFN developer relies on to build and ship games with Verse.

Responsibilities

• Extend and evolve the Verse compiler toolchain and VM, implementing new language features and integrating the toolchain into Unreal Engine’s content, build, and cooking pipelines.
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and iteration times across the Verse toolchain and the UE/Verse boundary.
• Establish test workflows to validate improvements and prevent regressions.
• Drive integration work in close collaboration with programmers from the Verse Language team and the broader Unreal Engine programming organization.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent knowledge of C++17 or later.
• Experience in profiling and optimizing large codebases.
• Strong ability to reason about large, interconnected systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across programming teams.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver practical solutions independently.
• Strength in compiler and VM internals or Unreal Engine integration (experience in both is a plus).

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all medically necessary care and improve quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Coverage includes Medical, Dental, Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and a 401(k) with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well‑being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company‑wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.