Senior UI Engineer, Fortnite

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What You'll Do

The Fortnite Player Journey team is looking for a Senior UI Engineer passionate about games and well-versed in C++, creating and maintaining systems for a live-service product, integrating with backend services, and driving UI with reusable data paradigms. In this role, you’ll work on impactful systems to help players socialize with their friends and find their new favorite game in Fortnite, all while promoting a safe, fun experience for all.

In this role, you will

Architect, plan, and implement new features with a systemic approach

Write robust, maintainable code with a focus on the future

Optimize and fix bugs in new and legacy systems

Integrate backend systems in support of the player experience

Collaborate with the cross-disciplinary team on cutting-edge features that support player experiences across Fortnite

Work closely with backend developers to align on service and client goals

Work closely with art and design leads to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements

What we're looking for

Exceptional C++ programming skills

Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms

Interest in social, frontend, and gameplay-adjacent areas of game development

Interest in player safety and user-generated content curation

Passion for games and great user experiences

Keen analytical mind and mature problem-solving skills

Unreal Engine development experience preferred

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

Epic 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.

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