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Driving the plug-in power behind Unreal Engine 5. We bridge connections for licensees and our own internal game teams to online services. This allows games like Fortnite to utilize a combination of platform online services as well as Epic’s own online services to build cross-platform online features. Login, parties, voice chat, matchmaking, purchasing, cloud storage, and analytics are just a few examples of online features that our Online Game Services team helps games utilize.
ECOMMERCE PROGRAMMER INTERNWhat You'll DoWe are looking for a motivated and curious Backend Programming Intern to join our programming team. As a backend intern, you will contribute to the development of APIs, services, and infrastructure that support our eCommerce platform. You’ll work closely with experienced developers to gain hands-on experience with backend technologies, development workflows, and scalable software systems.
In this role, you will- Assist in the design and development of backend services, APIs, and database models
- Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews
- Collaborate with frontend programmers, designers, and product managers to build features
- Help troubleshoot bugs and optimize performance across systems
- Learn and apply best practices for building secure, scalable web services
- Support integration with third-party services and tools
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Programming, or a related field
- Strong programming fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, etc.)
- Experience with at least one backend language (Java preferred)
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and basic web protocols
- Exposure to SQL or NoSQL databases (e.g.PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
- Familiarity with Docker or containerized environments, Interest in cloud platforms (AWS)
- Personal or school projects that demonstrate backend development
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in a collaborative environment
This internship has a flexible start date in 2026. Recruitment will be ongoing until teams find an ideal match. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship. For more information about Epic’s Early Career Program, visit epicgames.com/earlycareers. This is going to be Epic!
Pay Transparency InformationThe 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).
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.
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