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Senior Engine Programmer, Verse Framework

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Vancouver, BC, CAN
Senior level
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Vancouver, BC, CAN
Senior level
Design and implement low-level engine systems within Unreal Engine, focusing on APIs, stability, performance, and collaborating across teams to enable the Verse framework.
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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 ENGINEWhat 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

The Verse Framework Integration team is bringing the next major iteration of Unreal Engine to life, enabling creators to build the next generation of interactive experiences. You'll play a central role connecting many aspects of the engine, helping shape how Verse integrates with core engine systems.

In this role, you will
  • Design and implement low-level engine systems across Scene Graph, networking, analytics, and the language toolchain, with a focus on robustness, performance, and usability
  • Design stable, forward-thinking APIs that expose engine capabilities through Verse, for both internal and external developers
  • Collaborate across core engine and gameplay teams to build solutions that meet diverse and evolving needs
  • Help shape and unlock the capabilities of Verse within Unreal Engine
  • Drive technical excellence across platforms, including debugging, optimization, and system reliability
What we're looking for
  • Strong C++ skills with the ability to design game systems and associated tools
  • Experience creating and maintaining APIs with strong backward compatibility requirements
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to find solutions beyond established approaches
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and collaborating with teams to define deliverables
  • Experience with multiple programming languages and a track record of leveraging their strengths effectively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience writing performant code across multiple hardware platforms, including game consoles
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and workflows 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.

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
$182,815$268,128 CAD
ABOUT US

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 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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