Senior Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Network Infrastructure

About Us

Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world's largest games, Fortnite, and develops Unreal Engine, a photo-realistic real-time 3D creation tool used across industries such as games, film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Epic Games is an equal opportunity employer.

We are a global team of Epic people who are passionate about building amazing experiences for our community, and we’re looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Network Infrastructure to join us in Bellevue, Washington.

This role is open to various levels, and we’re looking for candidates with a track record of impact and increasing leadership experience.

What you'll do

• Architect, design, implement, and maintain the network infrastructure supporting Epic Games' cloud-based services and applications
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to understand their networking needs and provide scalable, reliable, and secure solutions
• Lead the evaluation and selection of networking technologies, tools, and vendors
• Develop and implement network automation, monitoring, and alerting systems
• Provide expert-level support for network-related issues, participating in an on-call rotation as needed
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
• Contribute to the overall strategy and roadmap of Epic Games' cloud infrastructure

What we're looking for

• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating complex network infrastructures on cloud platforms
• Deep understanding of network protocols, topologies, and security best practices
• Proficiency in at least one major cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, Terraform, Ansible)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Demonstrated experience in a software development environment with distributed systems, microservices, and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, GitLab CI)