Internship

Backend Engineer Intern

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

No salary listed

Morrisville, NC, USA

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
NoSQL
Nest.js
SQL
TypeScript
AWS
Requirements
  • Familiarity with typescript
  • Understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Someone who is keen to learn
  • Good communication skills and technical level of English (B2 or above)
  • Familiarity with the various AWS services
  • Familiarity with NestJS framework
Responsibilities
  • Be an active member of the team and attend our ceremonies
  • Write code in line with the team’s best practices
  • Be responsible for delivering into production the tickets you pick up in the sprint
  • Work collaboratively with your fellow engineers and ask for help when needed
  • Actively participate in team meetings and to ask questions about new concepts/patterns

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on various platforms like iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The company's goal is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with essential tools.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.6B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Loci enhances AI-driven 3D asset tagging and IP violation detection.
  • Twinmotion 2025.1.1 release attracts architectural and design professionals to Epic's platform.
  • Live Link Face app improvements broaden real-time facial capture technology for creators.

What critics are saying

  • AI misidentification in Loci acquisition could lead to intellectual property disputes.
  • Follower mechanic in Fortnite may shift focus from gameplay to follower count.
  • Free games strategy on Android might provoke backlash from traditional app stores.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for high-fidelity experiences.
  • The company provides Epic Online Services, enhancing multiplayer and backend support for developers.
  • Epic Games Store offers free games weekly, bypassing traditional app store fees.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 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 and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

Growth & Insights and Company News

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