Build Engineer, Fortnite

2 Months ago • All levels • DevOps

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Build Engineer for Fortnite, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the world-class CI/CD pipeline. This involves collaborating with developers, QA, and production teams to optimize workflows, troubleshooting build infrastructure (on-premise and cloud), developing creative solutions for pipeline efficiency, and supporting Fortnite releases through on-call rotations. You'll work with tools like C#, batch files, shell scripts, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google), and revision control systems (Perforce, Git, PlasticSCM). Experience with game or engine build systems and shipping platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Android, iOS) is essential.
Must have:
  • CI/CD expertise
  • Cloud infrastructure experience
  • Game build system knowledge
  • Scripting (C#, batch, shell)
  • Collaboration & communication skills
  • Shipping platform experience
Perks:
  • 100% premium medical, dental, vision coverage
  • Long-term disability & life insurance
  • 401k with competitive match
  • Mental well-being program
  • Unlimited PTO & sick time
  • Paid sabbatical after 7 years

Job Details

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 - 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 engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Build Engineer passionate about CI/CD, Cloud, and maintaining a world-class, industry-leading CI/CD Pipeline for Fortnite and all its developers. You will help to ensure that all aspects of Fortnite are running effectively and efficiently on our infrastructure, including the smooth release of new versions to its ever-popular community, while improving tools and processes across the Fortnite ecosystem.

In this role, you will

  • Collaborate with developers, QA and Production to optimize their respective workflows for the Fortnite Project
  • Collaborate with supporting Engineer teams who provide & support the backing Infrastructure that the Fortnite CI/CD Pipeline relies on
  • Maintain and troubleshoot the build infrastructure powering the Fortnite CI/CD Pipeline - both on-premise and in the cloud
  • Develop creative solution(s) to keep the Fortnite CI/CD Pipeline operating efficiently and effectively
  • Own and support various tools and processes owned by the Fortnite Build Engineering Team
  • Support Fortnite releases via an on-call rotation to handle issues with any critical breaks in the pipeline when on call

What we're looking for

  • Experience with build systems and pipeline tools for a game or engine
  • Previous shipping platform experience; Sony Playstation, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, etc...
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with C#, batch files, shell script, and other scripting languages
  • Experience with Cloud Infrastructure; AWS; Azure, Google, etc…
  • Experience with revision control; Perforce, Git, PlasticSCM, etc…

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.

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 .

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 .

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About The Company

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is 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. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

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