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TOOLS PROGRAMMER INTERNWhat You'll DoAs part of the Build Operations - Tools team you’ll be working on internal tools and technology used to make Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and other products at Epic!
You’ll be working on tools that improve how our team writes software, builds, tests, and delivers features and prevents defects. We believe in user experience flow, automation, continuous integration, testing, and analytics are key to maximizing a development team's effectiveness.
Most importantly you’ll work with a creative, energetic, and fun team to continue making the Epic Metaverse one of the most popular and engaging gaming ecosystems in the world!
In this role, you will- Create and improve tools and platforms used by developers working at Epic
- Write unit and functional tests that ensure the quality of the tools we release
- Instrument telemetry and visualize/report tools usage with data transformation
- Create and improve workflows for Unreal Editor, Unreal Editor for Fortnite, Fortnite and other products
- Work closely with QA and other developers to streamline/optimize human interactions and problem solving
- Collaborate with a wide variety of engineering and content creation teams to solve complex technical challenges that make an impact on the stability and quality of game development build operations
- Experience working on game features or technology with C#
- Familiarity or willingness to learn C++
- Experience with UX and using GUI frameworks
- Comfort managing agentic workflows and AI-assisted coding
- A passion for maximizing developer efficiency and product quality
- An interest in game engines and game development concepts such as scripting, exporters, data processing, packaging, deployment
This internship has a flexible start date in 2027. Recruitment will be ongoing until teams find an ideal match. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship. For more information about Epic’s Early Career Program, visit epicgames.com/earlycareers. This is going to be Epic!
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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.
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Skills Required
- Experience working on game features or technology with C#
- Familiarity with C++ or willingness to learn C++
- Experience with user experience and GUI frameworks
- Comfort managing agentic workflows and AI-assisted coding
- Passion for maximizing developer efficiency and product quality
- Interest in game engines and game development concepts, including scripting, exporters, data processing, packaging, and deployment
- Legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship
Epic Games Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive—often free—and includes medical, dental, vision, and access to therapy sessions. Feedback suggests these offerings are a standout element of the overall package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options and sizable bonuses are highlighted as meaningful parts of total compensation, with some describing pay as unmatched. Feedback suggests equity and incentives materially enhance perceived compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous time off, paid holidays, and sabbaticals are referenced alongside improvements in work-life balance. Feedback suggests paid leave breadth helps offset demanding periods.
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What We Do
Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and has more than 50 offices worldwide. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, and Epic has over 600 million accounts with over 5 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.
