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Epic Games is hiring a
Tools Programmer, Engine Ops

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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.

PROGRAMMING - 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 programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

The Engine Operations team is looking for a generalist Tools Programmer passionate about developing tools that allow for efficient development of the Unreal Engine and our First Party titles. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to design and implement new engine features and pipeline tools with little to no direction. You should have an endless list of ideas for improving the game development pipeline. You will make a direct impact on the productivity of others by developing user-facing tools for one of the leading game engines used by developers across the world.

In this role, you will

  • Designing and implementing tools and engine features to improve workflows and iteration times
  • Designing and implementing user interfaces
  • Bug fixing and maintaining the existing suite of tools
  • Analyzing and fixing common problems in a game engine such as load times, memory usage, and performance problems
  • Supporting internal customers by answering their requests and questions

What we're looking for

  • Excellent C++ skills
  • Experience writing tools that improve the user experience and add value to game development or similar field
  • Experience developing in a large codebase; ideally designing and implementing a tool from the ground up
  • Well versed in software programming principles
  • Experience writing UIs with a toolkit such as WPF, QT, Slate (UE UI system)
  • Familiarity with an existing game engine and editor concepts
  • Familiarity with multiple platforms and/or Unreal Engine is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

California Base Pay Range
$167,399$245,519 USD
Washington Base Pay Range
$157,355$230,788 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 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.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: 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 whom 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.

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