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If you want to build something Epic, this is the opportunity for you!\nIn this role, you will\nWork closely with the Fortnite Online team (FNO) by architecting, developing, and maintaining shared online gameplay technology\nContribute to the online systems and toolsets used by licensees in the Unreal Engine as well as online features and services used by Fortnite and other games at Epic\nDevelop solutions to various technical challenges from initial concept to final shipped code and ensure that it is stable for our players once released\nWhat we're looking for\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline required, with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills strongly desired\nDemonstrable proficiency in object-oriented programming and C++ required, with familiarity with Java considered a plus\nDemonstrable knowledge of networking, REST, and utilizing back-end services with resiliency in mind\nDemonstrated interest in online multiplayer games, and interest in games as a service also a plus\nFamiliarity with Unreal Engine or UEFN is strongly desired\nTechnical portfolio demonstrating programming work in a student or internship environment, or game/feature development, with examples of code and experience developing online features, tools, or other relevant projects strongly desired\nStrong preference for demonstrating AI usage and leveraging LLMs for code and tooling development\nThis internship has a flexible start date in 2027. 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