UI Programmer
Posted 13 Oct 2025
Advertised as “Senior UI Programmer”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
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WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At 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.
Being 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.
ENGINEERING - GAMES
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
The Multiproduct team is responsible for building progression systems that reward and engage our players, equipping them with an incredible diversity of looks and styles to show off their personality and interests across all of Fortnite’s experiences, and enabling them to interact socially with the wider Fortnite community. We are looking for a UI Programmer to join us and help create engaging and accessible experiences in the frontend for all players. You’ll bring your own unique perspective to the role and contribute to defining the future of gaming, as you learn and grow alongside a collaborative, supportive, and skilled team.
In this role, you will
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new and existing UI and its intersections with gameplay features and services
- Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
- Build relationships with adjacent teams including Art, Design, Product, and Performance, while working on cutting edge features that support player experiences across the Fortnite ecosystem
- Collaborate effectively with peers, share knowledge, and support others’ success as well as your own
- Write and document reliable, maintainable code, with extensibility in mind
- Maintain strong attention to detail, especially with regard to functionality, readability and compliance
What we're looking for
- Strong understanding of C++ & technical fundamentals
- Experience developing UI features for mobile platforms
- Unreal Engine development experience
- General experience with web services
- A commitment to delivering quality work with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach, and a willingness to explore and learn unfamiliar systems
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully in a remote, cross-disciplinary team environment
- An interest in games or interactive experiences, and UI/UX design principles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- UMG and Slate experience is a plus
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
We pay 100% for benefits for both employees (EEs) and dependents (deps). Our current benefits package includes coverage for medical, dental, and life insurance. We also offer supplemental benefits including daily meal vouchers, and commuter benefits for onsite employees.
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic 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.
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