Software Development Engineer (Unreal Engine C++ Infrastructure)

About the Role

Our team is looking for a talented C++ Infrastructure Software Engineer to help us build and maintain the systems that Epic Games developers use to create amazing games and experiences in Unreal Engine. Our infrastructure services empower hundreds of game developers at Epic Games. We work to enhance their productivity, improve the reliability of our systems, and increase visibility into our complex distributed environment. We are building the next generation of our Unreal Engine services and client tooling used by hundreds of internal and external developers, and we need your help!

As an Unreal Engine C++ Infrastructure Engineer, you will work on the core infrastructure and tooling that Epic’s game developers use every day. You'll work closely with other engineers to design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and performant systems. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with various teams across Epic to understand their needs and provide solutions that help them achieve their goals. If you're passionate about game development, enjoy working with C++, and have a strong interest in building robust infrastructure, we encourage you to apply!

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and reliable infrastructure services and tools using C++ in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and deliver solutions that improve developer productivity.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and ensure the stability of our systems.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

What we're looking for:

• Strong C++ programming skills, with a deep understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with Unreal Engine development and its ecosystem.
• Experience with source control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git) and continuous integration/delivery pipelines.
• Familiarity with build systems and tools (e.g., CMake, Bazel).
• Knowledge of distributed systems, concurrency, and multithreading.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have skills:

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript).
• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).