Job Summary:
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company that creates award-winning games and engine technology. They are seeking a Lead UI Engineer who will be responsible for core UI features and supporting collaborative development to enhance player experiences across Rocket League.
Responsibilities:
• Mentor and coach a team of UI engineers 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 engineering disciplines to integrate backend systems in support of the player experience
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience developing games professionally and shipping AAA titles (on multiple platforms preferred)
• Experience leading a team of engineers within shipped AAA titles
• Strong C++ skills and the ability to code and architect 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
Company:
Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers. Founded in 1991, the company is headquartered in Cary, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.