Lead Tools Programmer, Unreal Editor For Fortnite

Job Description

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

Epic Games is looking for a Lead Engineer who is passionate about developing world-class tools for game artists and designers. You will lead a team of highly talented engineers and participate in designing and implementing new engine and editor features for the Unreal Editor.

You will have the chance to make a direct impact on the productivity of others by leading the development of user-facing tools for one of the leading game engines used by developers worldwide!

In this role, you will
• Lead a team of highly skilled software engineers focusing on the core features of the Unreal Editor for Fortnite
• Design and implement tools and engine features for Unreal Engine and Fortnite
• Build and maintain bridges with other stakeholders to realize this vision
• Design and implement user interfaces for tools and pipelines in the Editor
• Fix bugs and maintain the Unreal Engine and Fortnite code base
• Analyze and fix common problems in a game engine such as load times, memory usage, and performance problems
• Improve the game development pipeline and add new features to the engine and editor
• Support internal and external customers by prioritizing and solving issues from feedback

What we're looking for
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams in the games industry
• 8+ years of experience having worked on and shipped large game projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)
• Excellent C++ skills
• Well versed in software engineering principles
• Experience writing UIs with a toolkit such as WPF, QT, Slate (UE UI system)
• Familiarity with an existing game engine and understanding of editor concepts

We are open to multiple locations across North America & Europe.

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. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r78bo8-18-216-193-10-42 in your application.