Web Engineer

Posted 13 Days Ago
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Cary, NC
138K-203K Annually
Mid level
Gaming • Metaverse
The Role
As a Web Engineer at Epic, you will build and maintain web applications that support millions of users, collaborating with designers and product managers to implement features across various platforms, including the Epic Games Store and Fortnite. You will utilize modern frameworks and tools while ensuring quality and performance through best practices and testing.
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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.

ENGINEERING - EPIC GAMES SERVICESWhat 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.

What You'll Do

Web Engineers at Epic impact a diverse set of initiatives from end to end. These range from the Epic Games Store to Fortnite social experiences, in-game features, and web applications supporting all kinds of community, marketing, and events content. We also build a variety of products that support other developers, from internal initiatives to third-party teams worldwide. These include web portals for core platform services, marketplace and eCommerce applications, and beyond.

In this role, you will

  • Build and maintain web applications that support millions of users, using modern frameworks and tools
  • Follow industry best practices for coding, testing, and deployment to ensure quality and performance
  • Collaborate with stakeholders like designers, product managers, and other engineers to bring ideas to life
  • Experiment with new tools and technologies, helping the team explore innovative solutions
  • Contribute to team discussions, share knowledge, and support continuous improvement

What we're looking for

  • Experience building web applications using modern tools like TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and Node.js
  • Understanding of APIs and microservice architectures, including tools like GraphQL
  • Familiarity with both relational and NoSQL databases
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and Agile/Scrum workflows
  • Passion for creating fast, reliable, and accessible web experiences
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Experience with additional programming languages like Java, Python, or frameworks like Spring
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience working with testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright
  • Understanding of performance optimization strategies and accessibility best practices (e.g., WCAG standards, Lighthouse)

This role is open to multiple locations across the US (including CA & WA).

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

$138,293$202,828 USD

Washington Base Pay Range

$125,720$184,390 USD

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.

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.

Top Skills

Java
JavaScript
Python
Typescript
The Company
HQ: Cary, NC
5,500 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1991

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.

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