Sr. Software Engineer, Developer Relations (UE China)
Sr. Software Engineer, Developer Relations (UE China)
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WHAT MAKES US EPIC
At the core of Epics success are talented passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative welcoming and creative environment. Whether its building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences were always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. Were constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
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 Youll Do
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Developer Relations Software Engineer with a strong focus on Animation Systems in Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate will possess expert-level C development skills deep technical knowledge of Unreal Engines animation architecture and a passion for helping external developers succeed with high-performance real-time animation workflows. This role bridges the gap between our internal engineering teams and the external developer community ensuring best practices and technical excellence are shared and supported.
In this role you will
- Provide expert-level technical support to external developers using Unreal Engines animation systems including animation blueprints graph nodes skeletal mesh components montages and control rigs.
- Analyze debug and resolve complex animation-related issues such as runtime blending bugs synchronization problems and performance bottlenecks.
- Serve as a technical liaison between developers and internal engineering teams communicating feedback reporting bugs and helping influence future animation system improvements.
- Assist partners in optimizing their animation pipelines for memory efficiency runtime performance and cross-platform deployment.
- Contribute to documentation sample projects and tutorials to illustrate best practices in animation authoring and runtime performance.
- Deliver presentations technical workshops or written content to educate and support the developer community especially around advanced animation workflows in Unreal Engine.
- Monitor and participate in developer-facing channels (forums bug reports feedback sessions) to proactively identify and solve emerging challenges in animation systems.
What were looking for
- Proven senior-level programming skills in C (5 years) with a strong grasp of memory management multi-threading and low-level system programming.
- Deep understanding of Unreal Engines animation system architecture including experience with Anim Blueprints Anim Graphs state machines montages blend spaces IK solvers and Control Rig.
- Proven track record of performance tuning and debugging animation systems using tools like Unreal Insights stat commands and in-engine profilers.
- Ability to read navigate and contribute to large C codebases including familiarity with Unreal Engine source code structure.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug both engine-level and project-specific issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex animation and engine concepts clearly to a wide range of audiences.
- Fluency in Mandarin and English
EPIC JOB EPIC BENEFITS EPIC LIFE
In addition to any statutory benefits requirements we pay 100% of the premiums associated with our Company benefits plans including (where applicable) for both employees and dependents covered by the benefits plan. Our current Company benefits package includes private medical insurance dental vision critical illness and life and AD&D. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.
ABOUT US
Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4500 employees globally. For over 25 years weve 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. Epics 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
