Pipeline Programmer Larkspur (USA) Epic Games USD 132,...

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.ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINEWhat We DoUnreal-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 DoEpic Games is looking for a Pipeline Developer to join the Special Projects team to help us improve efficiency and build scalable creative production tool sets around UE. This role will have a particular focus on building out Machine Learning, AI, and Cloud-Based workflows and infrastructure to support emerging creative experiences. This is an exciting moment for technology and for creators, and the role offers the opportunity to participate in the building of vital systems that bind the engine with cloud and AI. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting teams and developing tools and workflows across one or more disciplines, are excited about emerging technology, and designing systems to help that technology be harnessed by creators. They should be able to communicate with various departments and teams to ensure that any pipeline we build is done so in close collaboration with the many other talented teams at Epic Games across the organization. Candidates should have a strong understanding of production needs and artist workflows - this role requires a clear understanding of how technology can be used to craft creative experiences, and successful candidates should have a passion for building tools for this role, you willBuild best-in-class production workflow tooling and automationScope out and drive production programming initiatives, working closely with other developers and stakeholders toward scalable, maintainable solutionsDeliver practical, forward-thinking solutions that address the needs of the team while working with production to balance development priorities and timelinesPromote and demonstrate development progress to relevant stakeholdersExhibit a passion for learning and staying current with emerging machine learning technology and developmentsWhat we're looking forB.S. or M.S. in Computer Science/Programming, or relevant industry experience, with a strong foundation in software design patterns and object-oriented programming5+ years experience as a Pipeline Developer, Technical Artist, or similar, working on production in games, feature animation, VFX, or related industryExperience integrating and maintaining custom tools in 3rd-party software ( eg, with Python )Familiarity with current & emerging ML technologies and development environments, and demonstrable experience in building and/or experimenting in the spaceComfort level in working with platforms such as Azure, GCP/Vertex, AWS/Bedrock, Gradio etc, and awareness of analytics and tracking platforms like Databricks & GrafanaHigh attention to detail, proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills, and an ability to multitask effectivelyBonus for experience in one or more of the following areas: Unreal Engine, C++, USD & OpenSource/Standards, ShotGrid/Flow Toolkit, Asset Management, Virtual ProductionEPIC 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.Pay Transparency InformationThe expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).$132,280—$194,010 USDABOUT USEpic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17