ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE
What We Do
Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You'll Do
Epic Games is looking for a Senior Programmer Writer to work with the Engine Operations team. This team is responsible for the support and maintenance of the build system's stream topology and core tools that Epic developers use every day. The team helps set the direction for best practices in software development processes across the teams which contribute to Unreal Engine. The team needs skilled Programmer Writers to help drive significant improvements to the development cycle of Unreal Engine with an impact that reaches every experience and product we ship. If you're a communicator with a programming background and a passion for helping others make their dreams and visions become a reality, join us today!
In this role, you will
Develop, maintain, and document example code projects and command line scripting to demonstrate development tooling and processes
Define and refine example code styling and development processes in partnership with other Epic teams responsible for developer-facing materials to ensure best practices, consistency, and clarity
Create, edit, and maintain high-quality development tools documentation and instructional content for users
Fix outdated documentation as the technology changes
Work closely with our team of programmer writers, subject matter experts in engineering, design, product management, and professionals in related disciplines like Developer Relations, QA, and more
Draft communications to highlight important news, updates, and alerts for users to get them excited about new features and apprised of important updates
Help improve the workflows and end-user experience
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree (computer science, mathematics, or engineering preferred) or equivalent work experience
Strong programming skills and knowledge of software engineering principles
Technical writing and code documentation skills
Experience with programming languages like C++
Experience with command line tools and scripting
Experience with using version control software like Perforce
Experience writing, proofreading, and editing user and developer facing documentation
Experience with web-based content creation tools and authoring tools, such as HTML, CSS, XML, Adobe Photoshop, or Illustrator
Experience meeting multiple deadlines
Familiarity with Unreal Engine or an existing game engine or real-time simulation
EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE
Our 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.
