Posted 18 days ago
Senior Tools Programmer, UI & AI Workflows
@ Epic Games
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Epic Games is hiring a senior Tools Programmer to build next-generation UI tooling and AI-powered agentic workflows for Unreal Engine. The role covers designing AI-assisted UI authoring tools, owning the UI tech codebase, setting technical direction, and mentoring programmers. The posting lists benefits covering 100% paid coverage for employees and dependents, and a retirement plan with an employer match.
Responsibilities:
- Design and build AI-powered UI authoring and debugging tools
- Own and evolve the UI tech codebase in Unreal Engine
- Set technical direction for UI tooling and mentor programmers
- Profile and resolve UI performance and memory issues
- Support Epic teams and Unreal Engine licensees with UI challenges
Requirements summary:
- Strong tools-programming background in games or related fields
- Deep expertise in UI frameworks and editor/WYSIWYG tooling
- Excellent C++ skills and large codebase experience
- Some exposure to AI or agentic workflows
- Strong written and verbal English communication
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Epic Games
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Full company description
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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 863,663
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 11,832
- 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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- No
- 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Games |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Cary, NC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Game DevelopmentGame EnginePublishingUnreal EngineReal-Time TechnologyEpic Online ServicesCross-Platform IntegrationSocial NetworkingEpic Games Storeand E-commerce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 22 |
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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 help build the next generation of UI tooling for users and AI-powered agentic workflows (tools that let AI agents assist with and automate UI creation, iteration, and debugging). You'll shape the systems and frameworks that millions of creators rely on, from WYSIWYG editors to the APIs and runtime UI capabilities used to ship games and tools.
In this role, you will
- Design, build, and integrate AI-powered tools and frameworks for UI authoring, iteration, and debugging
- Own and evolve the UI tech codebase used to build tools and in-game UI in Unreal Engine
- Set technical direction for UI tooling and mentor other programmers
- Collaborate across disciplines to identify improvement areas, gather feedback, and design solutions for developer needs
- Profile and resolve performance and memory issues in UI systems
- Work with Epic's internal teams and Unreal Engine licensees to help them solve UI challenges
What we're looking for
- Strong tools-programming background with experience building tools that improve development workflows in games or other fields
- Deep expertise in the UI domain (UI frameworks, runtime UI engines, and editor/WYSIWYG tooling)
- Excellent C++ skills and experience working in a large codebase
- Some hands-on exposure to AI-powered or agentic workflows, whether through work, courses, or personal projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Experience with Unreal Engine is a plus
- Experience with Slate and/or UMG is a plus
- Shipped title experience in games or real-time applications is a plus
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.
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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