UI Programmer - Fortnite

Department

Engineering

Location

Multiple Locations

Product

Fortnite

Company

Epic Games

Requisition ID

R24007

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

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 User Interface (UI) Programmer who is passionate about games and well-versed in C++, UI development, gameplay, and console development. In this role, you'll have an opportunity to work across UI, gameplay, and platforms to build features highly impactful to users.

In this role, you will

Work closely with art and design leads to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements
Attending to every detail, especially with regard to compliance, layout, and design
Architecting, planning, and implementing new UI systems
Optimizing and fixing bugs in existing UI systems
Contributing ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development
Writing robust, maintainable code
Working collaboratively with the team to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements
Work closely with artists, designers, and other programmers on cutting-edge features that support player experiences across Fortnite

What we're looking for

Exceptional C++ programming skills
Experience developing UI features for games across multiple platforms
Knowledge of networking, rendering, and other systems impacting quality and performance
General experience with web services
Unreal Engine development experience
Passion for games and great user experiences
Keen analytical mind and mature problem-solving skills
You’re user-focused, passionate, scrappy, solutions-focused, and innovative. These traits equal success at Epic and influence everything we do.

This role is open to multiple locations (including CA, NYC, and 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

$144,900—$241,600 USD

Washington Base Pay Range

$138,400—$227,100 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.

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.

Epic Games Glassdoor Company Review

4.0