UI Engineer

Epic Games - Cary, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Cary, NC

1,001-5,000 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The UI Engineer position at Epic Games is a critical role within the Special Projects team, focusing on developing innovative user interfaces for upcoming products in collaboration with Disney. The role emphasizes UI prototyping, iteration, and system development, contributing to high-impact projects that define the future of real-time graphics and gaming technology. The engineer will work closely with art and design teams to enhance user experience while optimizing existing systems and writing maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with art and design to prototype, build, and iterate on player UI flows and feedback mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Unreal Engine teams to contribute to ongoing feature development.
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems.
• Write robust, maintainable code.

Requirements

• Significant experience developing UI systems for games or other interactive real-time technology applications.
• Proficiency in C++ with a deep understanding of UI and user experience.
• Strong teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback.
• Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently.
• Creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• A keen analytical mind with creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside of the box.
• The ability to empathize with users and to balance the inherent tradeoffs in developing with the user in mind.

Benefits

• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents.
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
• 401k with competitive match.
• Robust mental well-being program providing free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.
• Company-wide paid breaks and events throughout the year.