Intern - Gameplay Programmer

Job Description

ENGINEERING - GAMES
What We Do
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GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER INTERN
What You'll Do
The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games are collaborating on an all-new games and entertainment universe. We are a new and growing team at Epic, aiming to build innovative new experiences and technology as part of our collaboration with Disney. As a Gameplay Programmer Intern, you will contribute to the development of core gameplay features and get hands-on experience working alongside programmers, designers, and artists.
In this role, you will
• Assist in prototyping and implementing gameplay features in collaboration with art and design
• Help debug, test, and fix bugs in gameplay systems
• Learn to write clean, maintainable C++ code
• Participate in team discussions, offering ideas and feedback
What we're looking for
• Strong C++ knowledge
• Interest in gameplay programming
• 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-mk4jwv-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.