Senior Tools Programmer, UI & AI Workflows

Overview In this role, you will shape the next generation of UI tooling and AI-assisted workflows for Unreal Engine. You will own and evolve the UI toolchain used to build in-editor UI and in-game interfaces, collaborating across disciplines to meet developer needs. You’ll set technical direction, mentor engineers, and tackle performance challenges to deliver scalable UI solutions. As part of a mission-driven team, you’ll empower millions of creators with tools that accelerate iteration and refinement. This is a hands-on, impact-focused role at a company renowned for innovation in real-time entertainment. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision401k with competitive matchMental well-being program (Modern Health)Life Insurance & Long Term DisabilityPaid breaks and company eventsUnlimited PTO and sick time; sabbatical after 7 years ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and integrate AI-powered UI tooling for authoring, iteration, and debuggingOwn and evolve the UI tech codebase for tools and in-game UI in Unreal EngineSet technical direction for UI tooling and mentor other engineersCollaborate across disciplines to identify improvement areas and design solutions for developer needsProfile and resolve performance and memory issues in UI systemsCollaborate with Epic internal teams and Unreal Engine licensees to address UI challenges Key requirementsStrong tools-programming background with experience improving development workflows in games or related fieldsDeep expertise in the UI domain (UI frameworks, runtime UI engines, editor/WYSIWYG tooling)Excellent C++ skills and experience in a large codebaseHands-on exposure to AI-powered or agentic workflowsStrong written and verbal communication in EnglishExperience with Unreal Engine is a plusExperience with Slate and/or UMG is a plusShipped title experience in games or real-time applications is a plusexcellent communicationcross-disciplinary collaborationmentoring and leadershipUI frameworksruntime UI engineseditor/WYSIWYG tooling