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Intern - Engine Programmer

Epic Games

Cary, NC 10-17-2025
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  • Paid
  • Internship
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
ENGINEERING - GAMES
What We Do
Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We're always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
ENGINE PROGRAMMER INTERN
What You'll Do
We are looking for an Engine Programmer Intern to join us on the Fortnite performance and optimization team. As a part of this team, you will help bring to life new systems and tools that help empower our developers to continue to make Fortnite one of the most popular and engaging gaming experiences in the world!
In this role, you will
• Learn how engine systems, tools and automation are used on Fortnite to capture and analyze performance and memory metrics
• Implement, augment and maintain those same features and systems using C++, C#, and Python
• Collaborate with a globally diverse team of developers consisting of design, art, QA and production
• Learn and follow production processes that allow for smooth development practices
What we're looking for
• Strong C++ knowledge
• Interest in game engine technologies
• Interest in performance/memory systems and tools
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate within a team
• The ability to react and respond effectively to constructive feedback
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.

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-4k5n8y-216-73-216-111-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Epic Games

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation.