Process
First, I applied through my university and spoke with an HR representative.
Afterward, HR emailed every candidate a coding test. Those who passed the coding test then had a phone interview with two engineers from the Epic Games team. Finally, they would decide whether to hire you.
Questions
What's the difference between different data structures, e.g., List, Array, HashTable?
When would you not use a virtual destructor?
How is a virtual function implemented?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Epic Games Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Epic Games's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Epic Games's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Epic Games Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMarch 20, 2025Pros: Good challenges. Great benefits. Very dynamic industry.Cons: Some teams are more under pressure than others. Layoffs.
- 4.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 15, 2021Pros: The benefits are great, and there are lots of smart people to work with.Cons: Crunch. Chaotic requirements and deadlines.
- 5.0The best company for internsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 1, 2023Pros: 1. Talented team that helps you onboard smoothly 2. Inclusive and respectful environment 3. Insightful and helpful managers/mentors 4. Plenty of amazing events for interns!Cons: Interns who are not in the "core departments" are less likely to be converting.
