Lead UI Programmer

Description

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. PROGRAMMING - GAMES What We Do Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide. What You'll Do We're looking for a Lead UI Programmer who is passionate about games and well-versed in C++, UI development, and mobile development. In this role, you will be responsible for core UI features and for supporting collaborative development among programmers, designers, and artists to deliver cutting-edge features that enhance player experiences across Rocket League. You will have opportunities to work on various initiatives, get hands-on with cutting-edge technologies, and work with talented internal and external teams, all while building impactful experiences from concept to delivery. In this role, you will - Mentor and coach a team of UI programmers and be the primary hub of communication and information for other disciplines - Distill high-level feature requests into meaningful, actionable work items and delegate effectively to the team - Deliver core UI functionality and systems efficiently and on time, and speak up when the team is over- or under-scoped - Lead the vision for different systems, features, and be ready to jump in and write code when necessary - Propose and review architecture, systems, and technical approaches to ensure that they satisfy requirements and promote a healthy codebase - Work closely with art and design leads to ensure that UI meets aesthetic and functional requirements - Work closely with other programming disciplines to integrate backend systems in support of the player experience What we're looking for - Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles (on multiple platforms preferred) - Experience leading a team of programmers within shipped AAA titles - Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and design systems and tools - Strong analytical abilities with creative problem-solving skills, excelling in thinking innovatively and finding unique solutions - Experience working on a live service game - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Strong teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as week