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Build Programmer, Fortnite

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 - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of programming experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Build Programmer passionate about 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 scripts, 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 (excluding CA, NY, & WA).

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.

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Diversity of Opinions
Work/Life Harmony
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Casual Dress Code
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Growth & Learning
BENEFITS & PERKS
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Resources
Life insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Time-Off
Maternity Leave
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Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
October 11, 2025
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