Full-Time

Senior UI Programmer

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Unreal Engine
C/C++
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience developing games with demonstrated ability to manage feature development independently
  • 2+ years of experience in a senior programmer role
  • Exceptional C++ programming skills
  • Experience developing UI features for games across multiple platforms
  • Experience working on live-service games with a regular release cadence
  • Interest in social, accessibility, and gameplay-adjacent areas of game development
  • Passion for games and great user experiences
  • Keen analytical mind and mature problem-solving skills
  • Unreal Engine development experience preferred
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with artists, designers, and other engineers to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements
  • Writing robust, extendable, and maintainable code
  • Architect, plan, and implement new UI systems
  • Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
  • Integrate backend and gameplay systems in support of the player experience
  • Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development
  • Collaborate with the cross-discipline team on cutting-edge features that support player experiences across Fortnite

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on multiple platforms. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while supporting developers with valuable resources.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' collaboration with LEGO expands its reach into social role-playing games.
  • The company enhances privacy settings post-FTC settlement, boosting user trust and retention.
  • Cross-platform support, like ARMA Reforger on PS5, increases player engagement and user base.

What critics are saying

  • Epic Games faces reputational damage from FTC's $72 million refund settlement.
  • Legal disputes, such as with Google, could lead to financial and operational impacts.
  • Reliance on Fortnite's popularity poses risks if player interest declines.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for developers.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, known for engaging experiences across platforms.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with backend and multiplayer capabilities.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 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 and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

INACTIVE