Senior Language Programmer

Senior Language ProgrammerEpic Games is seeking an experienced Senior Language Programmer to join our Verse team, which owns the toolchain (compiler, VM, and runtime) that powers game development in Unreal Engine and UEFN. You'll work on the systems every UE and UEFN developer relies on to build and ship games with Verse.In this role, you will:Extend, evolve, and maintain the Verse compiler toolchain and VM, implementing new language features and integrating with Unreal Engine's content, build, and cooking pipelinesOptimize performance, memory usage, and iteration times across the Verse toolchain and UE/Verse boundaryWork closely with language consumers to ensure an exceptional user experienceEstablish test workflows to validate improvements and prevent regressionsDesign and maintain the scripting interface to Unreal Engine, working in close collaboration with the Verse Language team and the broader UE engineering organizationWhat we're looking for:Expert knowledge of C++17 or laterExperience in language compiler and toolchain development, including compiler internals and VM designExperience developing and optimizing large codebases, making tradeoffs between usability, performance, and powerStrong ability to reason about large, interconnected systemsSolid grounding in software engineering principles, including API designStrong communication and collaboration skills across engineering teamsAbility to work autonomously and deliver practical solutionsExperience with both compiler internals and Unreal Engine integration is a plusEPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEOur intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents.

Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks.

We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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 Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.