Senior Web Engineer @ Epic Games

Senior Web Engineer

Posted on 1/25/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Bellevue, WA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

AWS

JavaScript

React.js

SCRUM

TypeScript

Web Development

NoSQL

Requirements

Deep knowledge of JavaScript, Typescript, React, Node, and GraphQL
Passion for crafting secure, scalable, and highly available web applications
Experience architecting and leading innovative, complex web projects
Experience collaborating with a variety of strategic stakeholders to bring a product vision to life
Experience in collaborating with design teams to design, document and build design systems for scalable and consistent user interfaces
Experience with cloud technologies (we use AWS)
Understanding of relational and NoSQL databases
Experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment

Responsibilities

Use your hands-on expertise in developing web applications at a large scale, including making architectural choices, selecting programming languages and frameworks, and implementing them
Showcase your familiarity with industry-standard web engineering practices and guidelines for the entire web development process, including coding standards, code reviews, version control, building, testing, deployment, and monitoring
Effectively communicate with stakeholders, including users, technical teams, and management, to gather requirements, and explain technical designs / features
Collaborate with team members to assess technical viability, test new technology and explore design options

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

What We Do

Web Engineers at Epic impact a diverse set of initiatives from end to end. These range from theEpic Games Store(here’s our publicroadmap) 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

Use your hands-on expertise in developing web applications at a large scale, including making architectural choices, selecting programming languages and frameworks, and implementing them.
Showcase your familiarity with industry-standard web engineering practices and guidelines for the entire web development process, including coding standards, code reviews, version control, building, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
Effectively communicate with stakeholders, including users, technical teams, and management, to gather requirements, and explain technical designs / features.
Collaborate with team members to assess technical viability, test new technology and explore design options.

What we’re looking for

Deep knowledge of JavaScript, Typescript, React, Node, and GraphQL
Passion for crafting secure, scalable, and highly available web applications
Experience architecting and leading innovative, complex web projects
Experience collaborating with a variety of strategic stakeholders to bring a product vision to life
Experience in collaborating with design teams to design, document and build design systems for scalable and consistent user interfaces
Experience with cloud technologies (we use AWS)
Understanding of relational and NoSQL databases
Experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment

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.

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).

Washington Base Pay Range

$135,400—$222,200 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 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 here.

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 here.

1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Video game developer (makers of Fortnight)

Company Overview

Epic 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. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also 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.

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