Engine Programmer

Full Time

Cary,North Carolina,United StatesPosted 2 days ago

Role Overview

Epic Games is hiring a Engine Programmer. This is a full-time role in Cary,North Carolina. posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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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 - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

The Fortnite Tech Desktop team is looking for an experienced Engine Programmer to enhance the player experience on the PC platform. You will work with other engineers and directly contribute to building and improving our Desktop platform support to an industry-leading state.

This role covers a wide range of specialties, focusing on stability and performance engineering and ensuring critical features are available and performant for the Fortnite user base.

In this role, you will

Analyze and resolve stability and performance problems of Fortnite on a wide range of PC hardware configurations; this includes identifying solutions in such areas as:
- Solving CPU and GPU performance and compatibility issues
- Making improvements to platform toolchains, i.e., compiler/linker support, SDK upgrades, platform-specific data management tools, debugger integration, crash reporting, etc.
- Improvements in low-level systems that interface with platform APIs, i.e., memory allocators (physical and virtual), file systems, and input systems
Monitor stability and performance data from Fortnite releases, address live issues that players are facing, and improve Unreal Engine’s systems and applications in Fortnite-specific use cases
Build and maintain Fortnite's support across PC storefronts, operating systems, and architectures, including Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store builds and Windows on ARM
Collaborate with a variety of other Epic teams within Fortnite and Unreal Engine to help them solve complex technical challenges in ways that move the stability and quality of Fortnite and our internal products forward

What we're looking for

Strong C++ knowledge and multi-threaded programming techniques; ability to code and architect various core engine systems
Experience in profiling and optimizing a large codebase
Ability to diagnose, debug, and action complex problems coming from a live-service title and experience in handling stability issues
Demonstrated ability to reason about and debug large, interacting systems from the macro-level to the micro-level
Experience with Linux, such as profiling and optimizing code that also runs on servers, is preferred
Experience with OS-level systems, Windows/Linux APIs, and common frameworks is a plus

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

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Where is the Engine 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 Engine Programmer at Epic Games earn?

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When was the Engine Programmer role at Epic Games posted?

This role was posted on July 21, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.