Internship

Capture Technician 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 Cary, North Carolina for the duration of the internship.

Category
Game Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JIRA
Requirements
  • Experience logging defects in bug tracking systems such as JIRA
  • Proficient in using Windows with a broad understanding of its functionalities
  • Basic understanding of game engines (Unreal Engine is a plus)
  • Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (or similar) knowledge
  • Degree work in CS or related field
Responsibilities
  • Manage bug reporting and tracking through a ticketing system (JIRA) to ensure accurate documentation and resolution of issues
  • Facilitate cosmetic grants for external partners’ accounts
  • Work in Unreal Engine 5 and Unreal Editor for Fortnite
  • Employ internal systems to compile and test pre-release builds, ensuring quality and stability for marketing videos
  • Assist with the maintenance and management of multiple hosted backend systems critical for build execution and deployment

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. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, to support the broader development community. The goal of Epic Games 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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