Senior UI Programmer
Epic GamesCary,North Carolina,United StatesPosted 24 February 2026
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><h2>WHAT MAKES US EPIC?</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p></div><h2>ENGINEERING - GAMES</h2>
<h3><strong>What We Do</strong></h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3>
<p>Epic is looking for a Senior UI Engineer who is passionate about games and well-versed in C++, with experience in creating and maintaining systems for live-service products, integrating with backend services, and driving UI with reusable data paradigms. In this role, you’ll help build the next generation of front-end systems and immersive in-game experiences.</p>
<h3><strong>In this role, you will</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Architect, plan, and implement new features with a systemic approach</li>
<li>Write robust, maintainable code with a focus on the future</li>
<li>Optimize and fix bugs in new and legacy systems</li>
<li>Integrate backend systems in support of the player experience</li>
<li>Collaborate with the cross-disciplinary team on cutting-edge features that support player experiences across Epic</li>
<li>Align with backend developers on service and client goals</li>
<li>Work closely with client engineers to ensure gameplay and UI systems integrate seamlessly on multiple platforms</li>
<li>Partner with art and design leads to ensure the UI meets both aesthetic and functional goals</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>What we're looking for</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Exceptional C++ programming skills</li>
<li>Experience developing features for games across multiple platforms</li>
<li>Interest in social, frontend, and gameplay-adjacent areas of game development</li>
<li>Strong empathy for players and a drive to create outstanding user experiences</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills</li>
<li>Collaborative mindset with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback</li>
</ul>
<h2>EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE</h2>
<p><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":13201,"3":{"1":0},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":13421772}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0,"15":"Roboto","16":10}">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.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2>ABOUT US</h2>
<p>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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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