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Senior Programmer, Graphics Tools

@ Epic Games

Vancouver, British Columbia

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Overview

Epic Games is hiring a Senior Tools Programmer to evolve artist tools inside the Unreal Editor, focusing on geometry and texture processing, terrain authoring and procedural generation. The role builds user-facing tools and refactors them for agentic AI workflows, working with artists and developers across teams. Pay is listed at $166,195 to $243,752 CAD base in British Columbia, with full-time employment.

Responsibilities:

  • Support and extend existing artist tools in the Unreal Editor
  • Refactor tools for agentic workflows
  • Create new tools blending user-driven and agent-driven content creation
  • Collaborate with artists on internal projects
  • Work with developers across teams on shared initiatives

Requirements summary:

  • Excellent C++ skills
  • Strong background developing artist tools for games or film
  • Experience with geometry, texture or procedural generation
  • Fluency with current agentic tools for programming
  • Experience in a large codebase
  • Ability to work independently in a distributed team

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Employer posting date
2026-10-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-10
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Epic Games

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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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Reported office locations
  • Cary, NC, US
  • Montreal, Québec, CA
  • Larkspur, CA, US
  • Novato, CA, US
  • Salt Lake City, UT, US
  • San Diego, CA, US
  • San Francisco, CA, US
  • Seattle, WA, US
  • Shanghai, CN
  • Suzhou, CN
  • Yokohama, JP
  • Seoul, KR
  • Strasbourg, FR
  • Helsinki, FI
  • Berlin, DE
  • Cologne, DE
  • Novi Sad, RS
  • Stockholm, SE
  • Guildford, GB
  • Newcastle, GB
  • Edinburgh, GB
  • Los Angeles, CA, US
  • Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
  • Detroit, MI, US
Business categories
  • Developer Platform
  • Gaming
  • Fleet Management
  • Software
  • Recycling
  • Automotive
  • Metaverse
  • Auto Insurance
  • Video Games
Other recorded names
  • Epic Games
Specialties
  • Game Development
  • Game Engine
  • Publishing
  • Unreal Engine
  • Real-Time Technology
  • Epic Online Services
  • Cross-Platform Integration
  • Social Networking
  • Epic Games Store
  • and E-commerce
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Reported total investment
7,860,000,000

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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…

FieldValue
IndustryComputer Games
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersCary, NC
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesGame DevelopmentGame EnginePublishingUnreal EngineReal-Time TechnologyEpic Online ServicesCross-Platform IntegrationSocial NetworkingEpic Games Storeand E-commerce
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Job 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 - 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 programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We're looking for a Senior Tools Programmer to evolve artist tools within the Unreal Editor, particularly in geometry and texturing processing, terrain authoring, and procedural generation. An important aspect of this role is supporting both user-driven and agentic workflows, including exploring and implementing new interaction paradigms to accelerate content creation. You'll directly impact artist productivity by developing user-facing tools for one of the leading game engines used by developers worldwide.

In this role, you will

  • Support and extend existing artist tools for internal and external users
  • Refactor existing tools to be more accessible and effective for agentic workflows
  • Create new tools at the intersection of user-driven and agent-driven content creation
  • Collaborate with artists on internal projects and productions
  • Work with other developers across team boundaries on shared initiatives
  • Contribute to major initiatives that shape the future of the Unreal Editor

What we're looking for

  • Excellent C++ skills
  • Strong background in developing artist tools within the games or film industry
  • Experience with geometry processing, texture processing, or procedural generation
  • Fluency in using current agentic tools and workflows for programming tasks
  • Track record of exploring and applying AI capabilities to advance artist workflows
  • Experience developing in a large codebase
  • Ability to work independently and deliver effectively as part of a distributed team
  • Experience working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes across teams

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 weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

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).

British Columbia Base Pay Range

$166,195—$243,752 CAD

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.

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 here.

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