Senior Language Engineer
Epic Games is seeking a Senior Language Engineer to join our Unreal Engine team, focusing on the development and integration of the Verse programming language. This role is pivotal in advancing our mission to empower the next generation of game developers by providing cutting-edge tools and technologies. As a Senior Language Engineer, you will collaborate with a team of experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of real-time entertainment.
In this position, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the Verse language compiler and toolchain, ensuring seamless integration with the Unreal Engine. Your day-to-day tasks will include working closely with language consumers to deliver an exceptional user experience, designing and maintaining the scripting interface to the Unreal Engine, and addressing bugs to uphold the quality and performance of the language codebase.
The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in C++ and a strong understanding of software engineering principles, particularly in API design. Experience working within large codebases at a fast pace is essential, with the ability to make informed trade-offs between usability, performance, and power. A passion for programming languages and their implementation is highly valued.
Epic Games offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits encompass long-term disability, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with competitive matching, and a robust mental well-being program providing free therapy and coaching. Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off, sick time, and are recognized with a paid sabbatical after seven years of service.
Joining Epic Games means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering growth opportunities, and encouraging our team members to push the boundaries of game and engine development.