Internship

Engine Programmer Intern

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Morrisville, NC, USA

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Cary, North Carolina for the duration of the internship.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
React.js
TypeScript
Web Development
Requirements
  • Good knowledge and experience programming projects in JavaScript or an equivalent language is a must have
  • Knowledge of React and Typescript is a plus
  • A passion for web development
  • An interest in user experience and UI design
  • Great communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Responsibilities
  • Get up to speed with Horde and it’s web frontend
  • Work with the team to identify pain points in the current workflows
  • Iterate on the UI and UX of the various parts of the Horde frontend
  • Actively work with the Build and Fortnite teams, to brainstorm and fix any bottlenecks

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on multiple platforms. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including 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 goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while supporting developers with valuable resources.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' collaboration with LEGO expands its reach into social role-playing games.
  • The company enhances privacy settings post-FTC settlement, boosting user trust and retention.
  • Cross-platform support, like ARMA Reforger on PS5, increases player engagement and user base.

What critics are saying

  • Epic Games faces reputational damage from FTC's $72 million refund settlement.
  • Legal disputes, such as with Google, could lead to financial and operational impacts.
  • Reliance on Fortnite's popularity poses risks if player interest declines.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for developers.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, known for engaging experiences across platforms.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with backend and multiplayer capabilities.

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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

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