Backend Services Programmer Intern

Epic Games · Engineering Generalist

Where: Cary,North Carolina,United States
Posted: Sep 10

We are looking for a Backend Engineer Intern to join us to continue to build the system that powers Fortnite. You'll work on the team responsible for things like running FNCS tournaments, storing player cosmetics and Sprites, and persisting LEGO Fortnite worlds. You will be given a feature to own as part of our development cycle, and be integrated in the day-to-day of the team.

What you'd do

Contribute to the backend systems that power Fortnite experiences
Learn about security, scalability, and maintainability in the code you write
Collaborate with a team of highly experienced engineers
Work with Fortnite product owners and producers to figure out solutions that empower the upcoming seasons of Fortnite

What they want

Proficiency in Java or similar object-oriented programming language
Experience with AI-assisted coding tools, such as Claude code
Ability to communicate effectively and provide task updates in a remote-first team environment
Willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and learn from feedback
Foundational analytical and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly AWS, is preferred
Familiarity with *nix based systems is a plus

About Epic Games · Engineering Generalist

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…