Lead UI Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

Description

Summary: Seeking a Lead UI Engineer to drive the development of a AAA fighting game UI in Unreal Engine 5, focusing on fast, scalable, and polished player experiences. Highlights: 1. Lead UI development for a AAA fighting game in Unreal Engine 5 2. Partner with diverse teams to deliver production-ready UI systems 3. Implement and optimize UI features across frontend and in-match gameplay We are looking for a **Lead UI Engineer** to help deliver a AAA fighting game UI built in Unreal Engine 5, focusing on fast, scalable, and polished player experiences across frontend, engagement, and in\-match gameplay. You will partner closely with UX, UI Art, UI Tech Design, gameplay, VFX, sound, and publishing stakeholders. Apply to help ship production\-ready UI systems. **Responsibilities** * Implement UI features and systems in Unreal Engine 5 using CommonUI, UMG, and Slate * Build reusable UI components, widgets, input patterns, and interaction systems * Translate UX flows, prototypes, and visual designs into shippable in\-engine UI with designers and artists * Deliver both frontend UI and in\-match gameplay UI, including 2D UI and 3D\-anchored 2D\-rendered UI * Create UI animation, transitions, and effects using UMG, Sequencer, Blueprints, and materials where appropriate * Optimize UI performance, responsiveness, memory usage, load behavior, and input handling across supported platforms * Integrate UI with gameplay systems, backend\-facing services, progression and engagement systems, and publishing workflows as needed * Coordinate with sound and VFX teams to deliver polished UI feedback and call\-to\-action effects * Run technical reviews, debugging, profiling, and documentation to support production * Support seasonal updates, live operations, and post\-release UI maintenance **Requirements** * 5\+ years of professional experience building UI in Unreal Engine * At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience * Lead\-level collaboration skills partnering with UX, UI Art, UI Tech Design, gameplay, sound, VFX, and publishing stakeholders * Production experience delivering UI systems during a transition from pre\-production to production with evolving UI direction * Strong UE5 CommonUI, UMG, and Slate skills * Strong Unreal Engine C\+\+ skills for UI implementation and integration * Solid Blueprint\-based UI workflow knowledge and designer\-facing implementation patterns * Strong responsive UI and input abstraction knowledge, including controller support, touch input, and multi\-platform behavior * Proven UI performance optimization skills for real\-time applications, including responsiveness, memory, and load behavior * Strong debugging and problem\-solving skills in complex game UI environments * Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2\+ level) **Nice to have** * Experience on AAA, live\-service, multiplayer, fighting, action, or competitive games * Experience with mobile\-first game UI * Experience supporting seasonal content updates or live publishing pipelines * Familiarity with Figma and HTML prototypes * Experience integrating UI animation, materials, sound cues, and VFX\-style feedback * Experience using approved AI\-assisted development tools in a professional production environment **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn