Web Engineer

ENGINEERING - EPIC GAMES SERVICES

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.

What You'll Do

Web Programmers 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 programmers 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 in North America (including 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).