Senior Tools Programmer, UI & AI Workflows

Epic Games; Cary (NC); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO and sabbatical after 7+

Mental health support program

Resumo da oferta

Epic Games seeks a senior Tools Programmer to build the next generation of UI tooling and AI-powered workflows for Unreal Engine. You will shape systems used to create UI across editors, tools, and in-game interfaces, collaborating with engineers, designers, and content creators.

You will design, implement, and optimize tooling, mentor other developers, and address performance in complex UI subsystems while leveraging slate/UMG and engine APIs.

Qualificações

• Strong tools-programming background with focus on UI tooling
• Deep UI domain expertise (UI frameworks, runtime UI, editor tools)
• Excellent C++ skills in a large codebase
• Experience with Unreal Engine is a plus
• Hands-on exposure to AI-powered workflows is desirable

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and integrate AI-powered UI tools and frameworks for authoring, iteration, and debugging
• Own and evolve the UI tech codebase used to build tools and in-game UI in Unreal Engine
• Set technical direction for UI tooling and mentor other engineers
• Collaborate across disciplines to identify improvements and design solutions for developer needs
• Profile and resolve performance and memory issues in UI systems
• Work with internal teams and Unreal Engine licensees to tackle UI challenges

Conhecimentos

C++

UI tools

Unreal Engine

Slate/UMG

AI workflows exposure

English communication

Ferramentas

Unreal Editor

UI toolchains

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 Tools Programmer to help build the next generation of UI tooling for users and AI-powered agentic workflows (tools that let AI agents assist with and automate UI creation, iteration, and debugging). You'll shape the systems and frameworks that millions of creators rely on, from WYSIWYG editors to the APIs and runtime UI capabilities used to ship games and tools.

In this role, you will

• Design, build, and integrate AI-powered tools and frameworks for UI authoring, iteration, and debugging
• Own and evolve the UI tech codebase used to build tools and in-game UI in Unreal Engine
• Set technical direction for UI tooling and mentor other engineers
• Collaborate across disciplines to identify improvement areas, gather feedback, and design solutions for developer needs
• Profile and resolve performance and memory issues in UI systems
• Work with Epic's internal teams and Unreal Engine licensees to help them solve UI challenges

What We’re Looking For

• Strong tools-programming background with experience building tools that improve development workflows in games or other fields
• Deep expertise in the UI domain (UI frameworks, runtime UI engines, and editor/WYSIWYG tooling)
• Excellent C++ skills and experience working in a large codebase
• Some hands-on exposure to AI-powered or agentic workflows, whether through work, courses, or personal projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with Unreal Engine is a plus
• Experience with Slate and/or UMG is a plus
• Shipped title experience in games or real-time applications is a plus

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & 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.

About Us

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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.