Lead UI Programmer

Fortnite

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5,001-10,000 employees

Website

Video game developer (makers of Fortnight)

Company Overview

Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.

Consumer Software

Gaming

Industrial & Manufacturing

Education

Real Estate

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$15.4B

Founded

1991

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -8%

1 year growth

↑ 0%

2 year growth

↑ 37%

Locations

Morrisville, NC, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

UI/UX Design

Unreal Engine

CategoriesNew

UI/UX & Design

Software Engineering

Requirements

Exceptional C++ programming skills
Experience developing UI features for games across multiple platforms
Enthusiasm for leveling up other developers through coaching and mentorship
Unreal Engine development experience
Passion for games and great user experiences
Keen analytical mind and mature problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Work closely with art and design leads to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements while attending to every detail, especially with regard to compliance, layout, and design
Serve as a leader by example and mentor to other developers in your team
Architect, plan, and implement new UI systems while optimizing and fixing bugs in existing UI systems
Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game's production and development
Work collaboratively with the team to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements

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 - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a Lead UI Programmer who is passionate about games and well-versed in C++ and UI development. The Fortnite Player Investment team is responsible for building systems that challenge and reward players. In this role, you’ll start as a hands-on contributor to player-facing Fornite UI and pick up increasing people leadership duties as your team grows.

In this role, you will

Work closely with art and design leads to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements while attending to every detail, especially with regard to compliance, layout, and design
Serve as a leader by example and mentor to other developers in your team
Architect, plan, and implement new UI systems while optimizing and fixing bugs in existing UI systems
Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development
Work collaboratively with the team to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements

What we’re looking for

Exceptional C++ programming skills
Experience developing UI features for games across multiple platforms
Enthusiasm for leveling up other developers through coaching and mentorship
Unreal Engine development experience
Passion for games and great user experiences
Keen analytical mind and mature problem-solving skills

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 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.

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