Unreal Engine UI Developer (UMG/Blueprints)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Upskilling and certification courses

LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a UI-focused Unreal Engine Developer to build and maintain player-facing interfaces for a cross-platform live product.

You will integrate runtime UI with gameplay systems and online data while meeting performance goals. You will collaborate with design and UI art to deliver reliable, scalable UI experiences and own end-to-end UI behavior including navigation, focus management, and error handling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience shipping UI in Unreal Engine using UMG and Blueprints.
• Strong UI architecture knowledge with reusable components and state management.
• Hands-on experience building cross-platform UI navigation with focus-driven flows.
• Proven ability to profile and troubleshoot UI performance using Unreal Insights and in-engine debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement UI screens, flows, and reusable components in Unreal Engine for menus, HUDs, overlays, modals, and lists.
• Own end-to-end UI behavior including navigation, focus management, state transitions, and error handling.
• Integrate UI with asynchronous data sources such as client services and player data.
• Build loading states and caching strategies to keep UI responsive under unreliable networks.
• Debug and optimize UI performance and stability across frame time, memory, and draw cost.
• Establish and document UI best practices and patterns for consistency.

Skills

Unreal Engine UI

UMG/Widget Blueprints

Blueprints

UI architecture

Cross-platform UI navigation

UI performance profiling

Version control (Perforce/Git)

Focus management

Tools

Unreal Insights

Slate

Perforce

Git

Job description

We are looking for a UI-focused Unreal Engine Developer to build and maintain player-facing interfaces for a cross-platform live product, integrating runtime UI with gameplay systems and online data while meeting strict performance goals. You will collaborate closely with design and UI art to deliver reliable, scalable UI experiences.ResponsibilitiesImplement UI screens, flows, and reusable components in Unreal Engine for menus, HUDs, overlays, modals, and listsOwn end-to-end UI behavior including navigation, focus management, state transitions, and error handlingIntegrate UI with asynchronous data sources such as client services, player data, inventory-like data, and remote configurationBuild resilient loading states and caching strategies to keep UI responsive under unreliable network conditionsCollaborate with UI design and UI art to translate specifications into shippable, maintainable implementationsDebug and optimize UI performance and stability across frame time, hitching, memory, and draw costEstablish and document UI best practices and patterns to improve consistency across the productRequirements2+ years of experience shipping UI in Unreal Engine using UMG (Widget Blueprints) and BlueprintsStrong UI architecture knowledge covering separation of concerns, reusable components, and state managementHands-on experience building cross-platform UI navigation including focus-driven flows and back behaviorProven ability to profile and troubleshoot UI performance using Unreal Insights and in-engine debugging toolsProfessional teamwork experience with code reviews, ticket-based delivery, and collaborative workflowsVersion control proficiency with Perforce (preferred) or GitEnglish proficiency at B2 Upper-Intermediate level for daily collaborationNice to haveC++ in Unreal Engine to extend UI frameworks, create base classes, and improve performance-critical pathsFamiliarity with CommonUI/CommonInput for cross-platform input and navigation patternsExperience with Slate for custom widgets and advanced UI behaviorLive-service product experience including rapid iteration, hotfix mindset, and feature flags or remote config patternsCross-discipline collaboration experience with backend or services teamsWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn