Gameplay Programmer Intern
1 month ago
WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
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Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
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 PROGRAMMER INTERN
What You'll Do
The Alpha Team designs and builds example game mechanics and gameplay features to test the readiness of Fortnite Ecosystem features before release. These examples may then become sample projects for the community, the subject of blog posts or other educational material, or regression tests for QA.
In this role, you will
- Collaborate with a globally diverse team of developers consisting of Design, Art, Tech Art and Animator
- Learn to use Verse, our new programming language for the Metaverse
- Build experiences with UEFN and offer feedback on its usability and functionality
- Be one of the first developers in the world to use new UEFN features before they’re released
- Implement gameplay features using Verse language and Fortnite Creator tools
- Experiment with existing and upcoming UEFN features to make prototype games or features
- Support non-programmer colleagues with the development of Verse features and gameplay
What we're looking for
- Interest in gameplay programming
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate competently in English
- Able to react and respond effectively to feedback
- A flexible approach to development and willingness to apply out-of-the-box thinking and approaches to rapidly evolving software
- Bonus: Experience with a major programming language such as C++, C#, Haskell, Javascript, Rust, or Verse is desirable but not required
This internship has a flexible start date in 2025. 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!
ABOUT US
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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