Build Programmer

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Cary,North Carolina,United StatesPosted Today

Role Overview

Epic Games is hiring a Build Programmer. This is a full-time role in Cary,North Carolina. Part of Epic Games's Lifecycle hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Lifecycle roles is $100k-$139k (based on 500 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

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 - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We're looking for a Build Programmer passionate about CI/CD, automation, and developer productivity to help build and maintain the infrastructure that powers Rocket League. You'll partner with engineering, QA, production, and infrastructure teams to create reliable, scalable build systems that enable developers to ship high-quality software efficiently.

In this role, you'll improve build pipelines, optimize developer workflows, and create tools that reduce friction across the software development lifecycle. Your work will directly impact how quickly teams can iterate, validate changes, and deliver world-class experiences to millions of users.

In this role, you will

Collaborate with developers, QA, Production, and Release to optimize their workflows for Rocket League
Design, maintain, and improve build automation systems and CI/CD pipelines for large-scale game projects
Monitor build health, troubleshoot failures, and drive root-cause analysis to improve pipeline stability
Own and support various tools and processes owned by the Rocket League Build Programming Team
Support software releases by ensuring build systems remain reliable and responsive during critical milestones

What we're looking for

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and modern build automation systems
Strong understanding of software build systems, dependency management, and release engineering best practices
Proficiency with languages such as C#, Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate development workflows
Experience with version control systems such as Perforce or Git
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and administering Windows-based build environments; Linux experience is a plus
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability, scalability, and developer productivity

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.

ABOUT US

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Build Programmer position at Epic Games?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Epic Games. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Build Programmer position at Epic Games located?

This position is based in Cary,North Carolina. Epic Games has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Build Programmer at Epic Games earn?

Epic Games has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Build Programmer role at Epic Games posted?

This role was posted on July 23, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.