Senior Backend Engineer, Developer Platform (Horde)

Full Timesenior

Cary,North Carolina,United StatesPosted Yesterday

Role Overview

Epic Games is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer, Developer Platform (Horde). This is a full-time role in Cary,North Carolina. Part of Epic Games's Backend hiring, posted yesterday. 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 Senior-level Backend roles is $165k-$215k (based on 105 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 - 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

Epic Games is searching for an experienced senior programmer to join our developer platform team. You'll work on Horde, our in-house platform that powers CI/CD, remote execution, build health, storage, and other services critical to developer iteration and workflows. This platform is key to delivering our internal game projects and supports numerous organizations outside of Epic.

In this role, you will

Collaborate with mixed discipline teams across Epic and multiple time zones to help steer Horde's architecture, ensuring new features are scalable, maintainable, and fit the overall design
Take ownership of parts of the Horde codebase, implementing new features, fixing bugs, and supporting internal teams and Unreal licensees
Develop and extend the Horde plugin architecture across Build, Compute, Storage, Secrets, and Tools

What we're looking for

6+ years of professional software engineering experience designing distributed systems that handle scheduling, queueing, storage, and failure recovery at high volume
Experience building software behind CI/CD or developer infrastructure (job schedulers, remote execution, or artifact storage services)
Expert knowledge of C# and .NET, including multithreading and memory management
Strong backend and server architecture experience, including data modeling, API design, and scaling strategies
Experience with cloud solutions such as AWS or Azure
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Live service experience is a plus
Familiarity with ASP.NET, gRPC, MongoDB, or Redis (or equivalent) is a plus
Experience developing web frontends is a plus
Experience leveraging agentic engineering tools in your workflows 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Backend Engineer, Developer Platform (Horde) 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 Senior Backend Engineer, Developer Platform (Horde) 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 Senior Backend Engineer, Developer Platform (Horde) 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 Senior Backend Engineer, Developer Platform (Horde) role at Epic Games posted?

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

How much experience does the Senior Backend Engineer, Developer Platform (Horde) role at Epic Games require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Epic Games lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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