Director of UI Engineering

1 Hour ago • 8 Years + • Frontend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Epic Games seeks an experienced Director of UI Engineering to lead Fortnite's HUD and Touch Input teams. This role requires expertise in leading large engineering organizations, specializing in UI & Touch Input development. Responsibilities include understanding technical requirements for Fortnite's success, owning the roadmap for HUD and Touch Input development, driving strategic team vision, setting team responsibilities and expectations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (Design, UX/UI, Art, Mobile). The ideal candidate will have shipped a AAA product with live services, possess strong engineering and communication skills, advanced C++ knowledge, and Unreal Engine experience. Familiarity with Unreal Editor for Fortnite & Verse is a bonus.
Must have:
  • Lead large engineering organizations
  • Expertise in UI & Touch Input development
  • AAA product shipping experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Advanced C++ knowledge
  • Unreal Engine experience
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with Unreal Editor for Fortnite & Verse
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, vision
  • Long-term disability, life insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Robust mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job Details

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

Epic Games is seeking an experienced Director of UI Engineering to lead Fortnite’s HUD and Touch Input teams. Ideal candidates will have experience leading a large engineering organization and a specialization in UI & Touch Input development. We have a philosophy of incorporating creativity and innovation with the goal of continually transforming the game. This role will help shape the vision of Fortnite’s technical future.

In this role, you will

  • Understand the technical requirements needed for Fortnite’s success
  • Own the roadmap for Fortnite’s future HUD and Touch Input development
  • Drive strategic vision for team organization and evolution
  • Set your team’s vision, empowering them and holding them accountable
  • Set responsibilities & expectations for your team
  • Partner with other key leaders across the Fortnite team and throughout the company
  • Collaborate closely with members of the Design, UX/UI, Art, Mobile, and other teams

What we're looking for

  • Experience shipping a AAA product with live services in a leadership-based position
  • Expertise in UI and Touch Input development
  • Strong engineering background, with an advanced understanding of software architecture, design principles, data structures, and algorithms
  • Critical skills for evaluation of engineers on their team - what does good look like?
  • Great communication skills, verbal and written, with experience working in a fast-paced environment with cross-disciplinary teams
  • Advanced knowledge of C++
  • Experience working with Unreal Engine
  • Familiarity with Unreal Editor for Fortnite & Verse is a bonus

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.

ABOUT US

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.

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 .

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 .

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About The Company

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

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