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Epic Games

Backend Programmer

Epic Games, Cary, North Carolina, United States, 27518


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

As part of a small globally distributed team of backend programmers, you’ll support existing UCS-hosted services (such as Unreal Editor for Fortnite, RealityScan, MetaHuman Creator, Twinmotion, and Unreal Revision Control), and design/deploy new cloud systems that will help shape the future of collaborative content creation.In this role, you will

Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, highly-available backend services using RESTful API and gRPC protocolsOwn the entire lifecycle of services, from design and implementation to deploymentWork on an existing AWS cloud infrastructureWork together with both upstream and downstream service owners, producers, and infrastructure to ship solutionsParticipate in a light-weight on-call rotation, along with the entire cloud services teamWhat we're looking for

Proven track record of contributing live services at scalePassionate about building and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available online applications, with 5+ years of experience in creating online services or web systemsProficient in cloud technologies, preferably AWS cloud services, Unix-flavored operating systems, CI/CD environments, and deploying and running containerized servicesMust be comfortable with Javascript/Typescript. Additional experience in other languages is a plus, especially RustAbility to craft solutions using SQL and nonrelational databasesPositive communication skills including the ability to provide, solicit, and accept feedback constructivelyThis role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA).Pay Transparency Information

The 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).California Base Pay Range$167,399 — $245,519 USDABOUT US

Epic 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 .

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