Backend Services Programmer Intern - Epic Games Services
About the job
- Proficiency in Java or a similar object-oriented programming language.
- Experience with artificial-intelligence-assisted coding tools, such as Claude Code.
- Ability to communicate effectively and provide task updates in a remote-first team environment.
- Willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and learn from feedback.
- Foundational analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship.
- Contribute to the backend systems that power Fortnite experiences.
- Learn about security, scalability, and maintainability in the code you write.
- Collaborate with a team of highly experienced engineers.
- Work with Fortnite product owners and producers to develop solutions for upcoming Fortnite seasons.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly Amazon Web Services.
- Familiarity with Unix-like systems.
About the company
Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games and provides development tools and online services for other studios. It creates games like Fortnite across multiple platforms and monetizes via game sales, in-game purchases, and Battle Pass subscriptions; it also licenses Unreal Engine to other developers and offers Epic Online Services for multiplayer and backend support. Epic Games differentiates itself by combining in-house game development with a widely used game engine and a built-in set of backend services, creating an integrated ecosystem for players and developers. Its goal is to entertain players with engaging games while helping other developers build, operate, and grow their own titles.
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
- Unreal Engine 5.8 launched June 17, 2026, and UE6 development is advancing.
- Epic Games Store posted $400 million third-party PC spend in 2025, up 57%.
- Fortnite returned to global App Stores on May 19, 2026, restoring mobile reach.
What critics are saying
- March 24, 2026 layoffs cut over 1,000 staff after Fortnite engagement fell.
- Stichting Massaschade & Consument filed a €100 million Dutch class action on September 2026.
- Apple's Supreme Court appeal threatens Epic's store economics; a loss weakens its distribution fight.
What makes Epic Games unique
- Unreal Engine 6 merges UEFN and UE5; Epic targets late-2027 early access.
- Fortnite powers Epic's creator economy, paying UEFN creators over $1 billion since 2023.
- Epic links EGS purchases to Fortnite cosmetics, turning commerce into gameplay distribution.
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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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1%Epic Games has released a public "Preview" build of a new Epic Games Launcher, which it says is faster than Steam. The company built it with AI-assisted "vibe coding." Epic Games Store general manager Martin Keely said the team started from scratch and used AI to write and review features in a different tech stack. The aim was to replicate the old launcher's functions, not its code. Keely said AI let a small team rewrite the code base and ship faster across Windows and Mac. A Linux version is planned. Ars's testing found the launcher reaches the store page a few seconds faster than Steam from a cold start. Epic claims a 0.06-second edge when restoring to the Library screen, which was unnoticeable in testing.
Epic Games vibe codes new launcher because 'programming is hard,' claims it starts 46% faster than Steam - Preview is available now but still in beta stage [Updated]. Last updated 3 hours ago You can respect the honesty, at least. Recent updates Update October 14 at 2:12pm ET: Brian Sharon, senior communications manager for Epic Games, shared the following statement: "The new Epic Games Launcher is in Preview for testing, and with any beta there could be issues. To be clear: once you're in a game you're good to go. The same goes for developer tools and non-gaming applications. All of the services will work as intended, and there's nothing that would prevent casual or competitive play." Epic Games has updated its blog post to remove the recommendation that developers and competitive players avoid the new preview. The original article continues below unchanged. Epic Games has a new launcher available to download now, which was redesigned with AI. The company says it "vibe coded" the new launcher, and claims it's "way faster" than the current version, as well as 46% faster to start up compared to Steam. Epic Games has set up a landing page where you can download the new launcher, as well as browse its new enhancements. "Programming is hard. So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher that's way faster and more responsive than the current one, and has a new look," wrote Epic Games in a blog post discussing the new launcher. The launcher is currently in "preview" phase, which is somewhat of an open beta. Epic is gathering feedback, and anyone is free to download the launcher. In the future, it plans a stable release after it gathers and addresses feedback. Although the headline startup figure is what Epic focused on its blog post, the updated launcher comes with several additional features, many of which are preset on Steam but weren't previously available with Epic. There are dedicated pages for games in your library now, for instance, as well as a unified downloads page. The app also includes collections, a big feature of Steam, allowing you to organize your library into different categories. On the landing page, Epic claims the new library is "30x faster," though doesn't provide any details beyond that point. Latest Videos FromTom's Hardware How To Check Your CPU Temperature Although the launcher has new features, it's still rough around the edges. For instance, the new social menu now follows you around from the store to your library, with no option to close or resize. Epic also highlights that "certain social features and account management options" are missing from the new launcher. The company says it's working toward "feature parity." Additionally, Epic Games suggests developers working on Unreal projects, as well as competitive players in Fortnite and Rocket League continue to use the old launcher. It's not clear why Epic is pointing these groups toward the older launcher, but it raises some red flags about what gaps might be present in the new, vibe coded launcher. Epic says its new launcher is 46% faster than Steam from a cold start, as well as 14% faster when restoring from the system tray; though, the latter metric only accounts for a whopping 0.06 seconds. Epic commissioned the testing from Keywords Studios, somewhat of a matchmaker in the video games and entertainment industry for a variety of services (including benchmarking, apparently). Epic says its results were gathered from five tests across 13 Windows platforms. What is the main purpose of your PC? AI and LLM Interestingly, Epic didn't provide any performance details about the new launcher compared to the old one, outside of saying the new launcher is "way faster and more responsive." Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox.
Epic's new games launcher is 'vibe coded' by bleffel | Oct 14, 2026 Epic Games is announcing a big refresh of its PC games launcher today in preview, saying that the new version is "way faster" and now supports Linux. But the company, which has been publicly making a big push into AI-assisted development, also notes that the refresh was "vibe coded." "Programming is hard," Epic says in a blog post. "So, instead of doing that, we vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher that's way faster and more responsive than the current one, and has a new look." On Monday, CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the company has a "huge pivot underway," where it will be "moving developers around to retool for maximum AI acceleration... This post was originally published on this site Recent comments.
Gears of War creator cliffyb comments on E-Day. Published Oct 9, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is a third-generation Texan who has written professionally for over a decade at local newspapers, addressing various topics for his readers. Since 2024, James has shifted his complete focus to covering gaming news. Gears of War series creator Cliff "CliffyB" Bleszinski shared some positive and candid thoughts about Gears of War: E-Day during a video interview. Though he was not involved in the development of Gears of War: E-Day, Bleszinski's contributions laid the foundation for the entire Gears of War franchise. Bleszinski started his career as a game developer during his teenage years in the early 1990s. Shortly after joining Epic Games, Bleszinski went to work on games such as Jazz Jackrabbit and Unreal Tournament, with the latter being considered one of the most influential titles ever. Bleszinski later became the co-creator of Gears of War, where he was also the chief designer of the series' first three entries. Microsoft later acquired the rights to the Gears of War series in 2014, two years after Bleszinski left Epic Games. CliffyB shares some positive thoughts on Gears of War: E-Day. With Gears of War: E-Day already setting records, Bleszinski weighed in on the direction of the franchise he created. On the October 9 episode of Pause for Thought with Naomi Kyle, Bleszinski said that Gears of War: E-Day was "a class example of, when in doubt, give the people what they want." He recalled seeing a trailer for E-Day that showed Marcus Fenix throwing a TV a Locust Horde unit as a way to demonstrate just how powerful the Locust were. Bleszinski said that the music that played during the trailer was a callback to moments from the Gears series, which gave him "goosebumps." Bleszinski then said that he was disappointed to see that camera shaking during character movement was not present. However, Bleszinski stated that, if camera shaking was the only qualm he had about the game, then he believed that the franchise was heading in the right direction. Find the odd one out before the timer hits zero. Member mode Sign in to compete on the leaderboard and access the toughest difficulty mode. Though Bleszinski said he would not be playing E-Day himself, he said that he would watch his wife, Lauren, play through the game instead. The Gears of War creator stated that Microsoft sent him a new Xbox controller based on E-Day's designs. Bleszinski also revealed that, after he and other former Gears of War devs left Epic Games, former Xbox CEO Phil Spencer personally called him to mention that Microsoft had purchased the rights to the series. Bleszinski stated that he thinks Spencer's successor at Xbox, Asha Sharma, is seemingly doing a good job at "turning the ship around."
Fortnite x Street Fighter: new movie skins confirmed! Share the Force: Street Fighter fans, look out: Ryu and Chun-Li from the Street Fighter movie are coming to K.O Battle Royale! With the all-new Street Fighter movie just days away from hitting cinemas, Fortnite players have been hoping for a new collaboration featuring the movie versions of their favorite fighters. The film hits the big screen on October 16, with Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li taking prominent roles. Now, Epic Games has answered the call and made those dreams a reality by announcing brand-new versions of Ryu and Chun-Li for the Item Shop! Arriving in the Item Shop on October 10, the new Fortnite x Street Fighter bundle will give these legendary fighters a fresh new look inspired by their upcoming cinematic adventure. Sadly, there's still no sign of Ken Masters or any of the other iconic fighters appearing in the movie. But hey, Force Ltd.'ll take what Force Ltd. can get! Ryu arrives with a sinister Dark Ryu variant that bears more than a passing resemblance to his big-screen counterpart, Andrew Koji. Meanwhile, Chun-Li gets a single new Outfit, but it makes up for its lack of variants with a photorealistic likeness to Callina Liang. The new skins look seriously impressive, so check them out below and get ready to take the fight to the island! Round one: fight! Sadly, Epic Games hasn't revealed the price structure for these new skins, but thanks to regular leaker HYPEX, Force Ltd. now know which accessories Ryu and Chun-Li come with. Chun-Li comes with an Invitation Token Backbling, Nunchaku Pickaxe, and a Car Smash Emote. Ryu, on the other hand, comes with a Hadouken-to-go Backbling, Hado Fists Pickaxe, and the Dark Ryu variant. The set is rounded out by a Ready. Set. Fight emoticon. Check out the set below. Release. There you have it, Street Fighter fans. You asked, and Epic Games, Capcom, and Paramount Pictures have answered! New variants of Ryu and Chun-Li are a long-awaited victory for fans, and with the movie just around the corner, their arrival couldn't be better timed. Hadouken! The new Fortnite x Street Fighter bundle lands in the Item Shop on October 10, giving players plenty of time to prepare for the movie's arrival. Then, on October 16, the brand-new Street Fighter movie kicks its way into cinemas everywhere. So, grab your gloves, choose your fighter, and get ready to take the fight to the island! Check back for its full review of the film, and don't miss its exclusive interview with the cast, hitting the website next week! Meet Phil Roberts! He's the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He's a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK. If he's not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he's streaming something just as awesome!