Build Engineer, Fortnite

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Cary, NC
120K-176K Annually
Entry level
Gaming • Metaverse
The Role
As a Build Engineer for Fortnite, you will develop and maintain the CI/CD Pipeline, collaborate with teams to optimize workflows, troubleshoot build infrastructure, and support Fortnite releases. This role requires strong cloud infrastructure experience and knowledge of build systems.
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WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

PROGRAMMING - UNREAL ENGINEWhat We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of programming experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Build Programmer passionate about CI/CD, Cloud, and maintaining a world-class, industry-leading CI/CD Pipeline for Fortnite and all its developers. You will help to ensure that all aspects of Fortnite are running effectively and efficiently on our infrastructure, including the smooth release of new versions to its ever-popular community, while improving tools and processes across the Fortnite ecosystem.

In this role, you will

  • Collaborate with developers, QA and Production to optimize their respective workflows for the Fortnite Project
  • Collaborate with supporting Programmer teams who provide & support the backing Infrastructure that the Fortnite CI/CD Pipeline relies on
  • Maintain and troubleshoot the build infrastructure powering the Fortnite CI/CD Pipeline - both on-premise and in the cloud
  • Develop creative solution(s) to keep the Fortnite CI/CD Pipeline operating efficiently and effectively
  • Own and support various tools and processes owned by the Fortnite Build Programming Team
  • Support Fortnite releases via an on-call rotation to handle issues with any critical breaks in the pipeline when on call

What we're looking for

  • Experience with build systems and pipeline tools for a game or engine
  • Previous shipping platform experience; Sony Playstation, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, etc...
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with C#, batch files, shell script, and other scripting languages
  • Experience with Cloud Infrastructure; AWS; Azure, Google, etc…
  • Experience with revision control; Perforce, Git, PlasticSCM, etc…

This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including CA, NYC, & WA).

Pay Transparency Information

The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).

New York City Base Pay Range

$120,254$176,373 USD

California Base Pay Range

$132,280$194,010 USD

Washington Base Pay Range

$120,254$176,373 USD

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 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 of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.

Top Skills

C#
The Company
HQ: Cary, NC
5,500 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and has more than 50 offices worldwide. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, and Epic has over 600 million accounts with over 5 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content.

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