Senior Language Programmer

Full Timesenior

Cary,North Carolina,United StatesPosted 16 days ago

Role Overview

Epic Games is hiring a Senior Language Programmer. This is a full-time role in Cary,North Carolina. Part of Epic Games's Qa hiring, posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Qa roles is $134k-$175k (based on 88 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

PROGRAMMING - 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 programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

Epic Games is searching for an experienced Senior Language Programmer to join our Verse team, which owns the toolchain (compiler, VM, and runtime) powering 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 and evolve the Verse compiler toolchain and VM, implement new language features, integrate the toolchain into Unreal Engine's content, build, and cooking pipelines
Optimize performance, memory usage, and iteration times across the Verse toolchain and UE/Verse boundary
Establish test workflows to validate improvements and prevent regressions
Drive integration work in close collaboration with programmers from the Verse Language team and the broader Unreal Engine programming organization

What we're looking for

Excellent knowledge of C++17 or later
Experience in profiling and optimizing large codebases
Strong ability to reason about large, interconnected systems
Strong communication and collaboration skills across programming teams
Ability to work autonomously and deliver practical solutions independently
Strength in compiler and VM internals or Unreal Engine integration (experience in both is a plus)

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.

ABOUT US

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's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

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Where is the Senior Language Programmer position at Epic Games located?

This position is based in Cary,North Carolina. Epic Games has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Language Programmer at Epic Games earn?

Epic Games has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Language Programmer role at Epic Games posted?

This role was posted on June 26, 2026 (16 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Language Programmer role at Epic Games require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Epic Games lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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