Senior UI Programmer

Job Description

PROGRAMMING - GAMES
What We Do
Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games collaborate on an all-new games and entertainment universe. This persistent universe will offer opportunities for consumers to play, watch, and engage with content, characters, and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more. Players and fans can create their own stories and experiences, express their fandom in a distinctly Disney way, and share content with each other. As a Senior UI Programmer, you'll help shape the core experience, building intuitive, powerful interfaces and collaborating closely with designers, artists, and programmers to craft something truly magical. If you're ready to help redefine how the world plays and connects, join us and build the next generation of interactive worlds.
In this role, you will
• Envision, plan, and implement new UI features such as HUD widgets, minimaps, mission flow, activity feeds, and interaction menus
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable C++ code
• Optimize and debug new and legacy systems
• Integrate backend systems to support seamless player experiences
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on cutting-edge features across the Fortnite ecosystem
• Align with backend developers on service and client goals
• Partner with art and design leads to ensure the UI meets both aesthetic and functional goals
What we're looking for
• Exceptional robust C++ programming skills
• Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms
• Proven background in online multiplayer or real-time interactive technology
• Interest in social, frontend, and gameplay-adjacent systems
• Strong empathy for players and a drive to create outstanding user experiences
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Unreal Engine experience preferred
This role is open to multiple locations in North America (excluding CA, NY, & WA).

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-wp8nbj-216-73-216-136-42 in your application.