Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (C++)

About the Role

Epic Games is looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (C++) to join our team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our backend services, focusing on high-performance, scalable, and reliable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable backend services using C++
• Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and services
• Ensure the highest standards of code quality, maintainability, and test coverage
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production environments
• Participate in on-call rotations to support critical systems

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in backend software development, with a strong focus on C++
• Extensive experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems and microservices
• Deep understanding of backend architecture, including load balancing, queues, and fault tolerance
• Proficiency in designing and optimizing relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with other languages like Go, Python, or Rust is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills