Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Unreal Editor for Fortnite)
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Unreal Editor for Fortnite)
Epic Games is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer for their Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining highly scalable backend services to power the UEFN ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing technical leadership and mentorship.
About the role
What We Do
Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) is a version of Unreal Editor that enables you to create, develop, and publish experiences directly into Fortnite. UEFN includes many of the tools and workflows of Unreal Engine 5, such as custom modeling, material, and VFX creation, Sequencer, and Control Rig. Teams across Epic are building the future of UEFN together. We’re searching for an experienced backend engineer to join our team to help build the services that power the UEFN ecosystem. If you’re excited about building services for a growing developer base and empowering them to build incredible experiences, then we’d love to talk with you!
What You'll Do
Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and reliable backend services that power Unreal Editor for Fortnite
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features and functionalities
Ensure the performance, security, and stability of our backend systems
Contribute to the overall architecture and technical vision of UEFN backend
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence
What We're Looking For
Strong proficiency in C++
Extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying highly scalable backend services
Experience with cloud infrastructure platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes)
Solid understanding of database systems (SQL, NoSQL)
Demonstrated experience with technical leadership, including mentoring and leading complex projects
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills
A passion for creating and playing games, especially Fortnite