{"id":"u2057a5u83","title":"Senior Tools Programmer","posted_at":"2026-02-26T21:01:35.000Z","apply_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/epicgames/jobs/5784092004","locations":["Vancouver, British Columbia"],"employment_type":null,"workplace_type":null,"seniority_level":null,"description_language":"en","source_name":"greenhouse","source_url":"https://epicgames.com/careers/jobs/5784092004?gh_jid=5784092004","salary":null,"job_summary":null,"job_description":null,"description_text":"WHAT MAKES US EPIC?\n\nAt 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.\n\nBeing 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.\n\nPROGRAMMING - UNREAL ENGINE\n\nWhat We Do\n\nUnreal-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.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nEpic Games is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Tools Programmer to join the Unreal Engine UI Systems team. This role offers a wide and impactful problem space, encompassing the design and improvement of the UI content creation pipeline, tools, and engine runtime capabilities used across both Unreal Engine (UE) and Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN). You will have a central role in developing UI systems tools—from WYSIWYG editors and UI APIs/frameworks to core runtime UI capabilities—that will be integral to the Unreal Engine, affecting millions of users and players, and used to ship awesome games and tools. The ideal candidate is passionate about designing and implementing these systems and possesses an endless list of ideas for enhancing the efficiency of the game development pipeline.\n\nIn this role, you will\n\nOwn, develop, improve, and optimize the code of UI tech used to build tools and in-game UI in Unreal Engine.\n\nCollaborate with all disciplines (i.e., programmers, artists, UI and UX designers) to identify areas for improvement, gather feedback, and design solutions for customer needs.\n\nAnalyze and fix common problems in a game engine, such as performance issues and memory usage.\n\nWork collaboratively across many of Epics’ internal teams\n\nWork with Unreal Engine’s licensees to enable them to overcome their challenges\n\nWhat we're looking for\n\nStrong C++ skills and experience working within large codebases\n\nExperience designing and writing tools that improve the customer’s user experience, iteration, and development time in game development or other fields\n\nDemonstrate in-depth understanding of tools development, UI Frameworks, and runtime UI engines\n\nAbility to work effectively in a team, coupled with strong problem-solving skills\n\nExcellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.\n\nEPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE\n\nWe pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.\n\nPay Transparency Information\n\nThe 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).\nBritish Columbia Base Pay Range\n$182,815—$268,128 CAD\n\nABOUT US\n\nEpic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 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.\n\nLike what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!\n\nEpic 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.\n\nNote 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. 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