Intern - Ecommerce Programmer

Job Description

PROGRAMMING - EPIC GAMES SERVICES
What We Do
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 INTERN
What You'll Do
We 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
What we're looking for
• 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.
British Columbia Base Pay Range
$74,695 — $89,634 CAD

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-bxqp6e-216-73-216-42-42 in your application.