Senior Tools Programmer

ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

Are you passionate about transforming the creative process in Linear Content Production and Motion Design? Epic Games is seeking a talented and innovative Tools Engineer to join our Virtual Production team. In this role, you'll develop cutting-edge tools that enhance both motion design and linear content workflows, playing a crucial part in the evolution of digital storytelling. At Epic Games, you'll collaborate with a team of visionaries dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in virtual production. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on innovation and is eager to make a significant impact in the industry. Your work will empower artists and creators, streamline workflows, and enhance the overall production experience. If you're excited about crafting tools that inspire creativity and drive the future of content creation, we'd love to have you on our team!

In this role, you will

• Lead the development of our Motion Design feature set, including 2D layer compositing, material designer, cloners and particle simulation, media playback, and UX/UI.
• Support the integration of motion design and linear content creation tools with other parts of the Unreal ecosystem such as Sequencer, Movie Render Queue, USD, Remote Control, nDisplay and real time graphics features.
• Advance the linear content production tools in Unreal Engine.

What we're looking for

• Programming experience, with a strong emphasis on C++.
• Familiarity with Motion Design workflows.
• Experience with UX/UI development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to lead a team of developers.
• Excellent communication skills.

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.

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).