[Remote] Lead Unreal Engine Developer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EPAM Systems is seeking a highly skilled Lead Unreal Engine UI Developer to drive the interface engineering of a major cross-platform product.

The role focuses on creating polished, responsive, and mobile-first user interfaces within the Unreal Engine ecosystem, while collaborating with a talented team of engineers to deliver robust and scalable UI solutions across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities Build and extend responsive native UI systems within Unreal Engine using UMG (Unreal Motion Graphics)Architect UI layouts by maintaining a clean and scalable separation between UI presentation layers and data or backend services through modern architectural patternsStructure and optimize data pipelines to ensure efficient data delivery to the frontendBridge design and engineering by translating UX and design intent into highly performant and intuitive in-engine interfacesOptimize UI performance across multiple platforms, with a strong focus on mobile (iOS/Android) considerations alongside PC and consolesDrive engineering best practices by participating in constructive code reviews and contributing to the team's technical standards Skills At least 5 years of professional relevant experience in software development, with dedicated focus on game UI developmentA minimum of one year of experience in people management or team leadershipDeep hands-on expertise developing within Unreal Engine, including workflows, packaging, and platform targetingPractical experience building reusable and scalable UI component systems using UMG or equivalent in-engine UI frameworksProficiency in C++ within the Unreal Engine context, paired with a solid understanding of UI architectural patterns such as MVC or MVVMProven track record of connecting Unreal Engine frontend UI to backend services or data pipelinesCross-platform development experience spanning PC, mobile, and consoles, with a clear understanding of platform-specific UI constraints and performance budgetsExperience using tools such as JIRA for bug tracking and task managementEnglish level B2 or higher, with strong written and verbal communication skillsA strong eye for UX, visual polish, and micro-interactions to elevate the overall user experienceExperience with Unreal Engine profiling tools and mobile performance budgets for fine-tuning application performanceComfort working in mixed Blueprint and C++ codebases to collaborate effectively across different development approachesExperience navigating console certification requirements to ensure successful platform releasesShipped titles or commercial applications built in Unreal Engine, demonstrating end-to-end delivery capabilities Benefits Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per yearLeadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programsUnlimited access to EPAM's internal learning databaseFree English classes with certified teachersComprehensive medical & family care packageSeven trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Discounts from 800+ partners (sports activities, restaurants, stores and services)Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own homeRelocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countriesCorporate and social eventsCertifications, including GCP, Azure and AWSParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase PlanMonetary bonuses for engaging in the referral programFive trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)Medical & family care packageSix trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Coverage of psychology sessions of your choiceHousing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnershipSix trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh languageFour trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek languageDiscounts for fitness clubs and sports programsMonetary bonuses for engaging in the referral programCoverage of psychology sessions of your choiceDiscounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programsFour trust days per year for personal needsDiscounts for fitness clubsBenefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services) Company Overview EPAM leverages its core engineering expertise as a leading global product development and digital platform engineering services company.

It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.epam.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship EPAM Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 34 in 2026, 120 in 2025, 172 in 2024, 232 in 2023, 373 in 2022, 359 in 2021, 502 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.