Senior Tools Programmer, UI & AI Workflows

Epic Games • Cary, NC

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About The Position

Epic Games is seeking a Senior Tools Programmer to build the next generation of UI tooling and AI-powered agentic workflows that assist with and automate UI creation, iteration, and debugging. The role involves shaping systems and frameworks used by creators, including WYSIWYG editors, APIs, and runtime UI capabilities for games and tools.

The programmer will own and evolve Unreal Engine’s UI technology codebase, design and integrate AI-powered tools, and set technical direction for UI tooling. They will collaborate with internal teams and Unreal Engine licensees, gather developer feedback, address UI challenges, and improve performance and memory use across UI systems.

Requirements

• Strong tools-programming background, including experience building tools that improve development workflows in games or other fields.
• Deep expertise in the UI domain, including 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, through work, courses, or personal projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Unreal Engine.
• Experience with Slate and/or UMG.
• Shipped title experience in games or real-time applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and integrate AI-powered tools and frameworks for UI authoring, iteration, and debugging.
• Own and evolve the UI technology codebase used to build tools and in-game UI in Unreal Engine.
• Set technical direction for UI tooling and mentor other engineers.
• Collaborate across disciplines to identify areas for improvement, 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 solve UI challenges.

Benefits

• The company pays 100% of medical, dental, Vision HRA, long-term disability, and life insurance premiums for employees and their dependents.
• 401(k) with competitive match.
• Mental well-being program through Modern Health, with free therapy and coaching for employees and dependents.
• Company events and paid company-wide breaks.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time.
• Paid sabbatical in recognition of 7 years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed