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.

GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS INTERN

What You'll Do

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Gameplay Systems Intern to help shape a new project. This is your chance to have an impact on a key gameplay feature from concept to completion, bringing your creativity and technical skills together to craft unforgettable experiences for players. You’ll collaborate closely with talented programmers and visionary designers to build something truly special: an opportunity to contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime game in the gaming ecosystem.

In this role, you will

• Work closely with design, animators, artists, and other developers to contribute to the design, implementation, and delivery of technical gameplay features and systems like player mechanics, character abilities, AI systems, vehicle mechanics, game flow systems or world systems, and more
• Solve technical challenges and maintain gameplay features and systems that underpin our specific game’s features
• Write robust, understandable, and maintainable code and systems
• Diagnose and fix gameplay that could include memory, performance, networking, and scalability issues

What we're looking for

• Self-motivated and solutions-focused
• Great C++ & Blueprint skills and software programming experience
• Interest in game feel and game design principles
• Experience with designing and implementing systems on games made with Unreal Engine
• A keen analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills

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!