WHAT WE DO

Driving the plug-in power behind Unreal Engine 5. We bridge connections for licensees and our own internal game teams to online services. This allows games like Fortnite to utilize a combination of platform online services as well as Epic’s own online services to build cross-platform online features. Login, parties, voice chat, matchmaking, purchasing, cloud storage, and analytics are just a few examples of online features that our Online Game Services team helps games utilize.

ABOUT 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a senior backend programmer at Epic, you’ll apply your backend expertise to tackle complex technical challenges with innovative solutions. Collaborating with Epic teams across the globe, you’ll design, develop, and maintain high performance, secure and reliable micro-services in eCommerce specific domain areas such as checkout, payment, order processing, payout, subscription services, and more, delivering impactful solutions that power seamless online interactions for our users worldwide.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL

• Design, implement, own, and iterate on scalable, secure, highly-available, backend services
• Maintain code quality internally and from outsourced partners
• Communicate technical risks within and across the group
• Handle various real-time, complex issues on online services and platform
• Maintain and improve operational excellence, including but not limited to observability, scaling, optimizing infrastructure, etc.
• Collaborate, own, and/or execute on product roadmaps, including but not limited to features, designs, milestones and deliverables
• Follow industry trends and maintain a strong interest in cutting edge technology