Intern - UI Programmer

Job Description

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.
UI PROGRAMMER INTERN
What You'll Do
The Player Expression team is responsible for equipping our players with an incredible diversity of looks and styles to show off their personality and interests across all of Fortnite's experiences. We are looking for a UI Programmer Intern to join us and help create engaging and accessible experiences in the Item Shop for all players. You'll bring your own unique perspective to the role and contribute to defining the future of gaming, as you learn and grow alongside a collaborative, supportive, and skilled team.
In this role, you will
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new and existing UI and its intersections with gameplay features and services
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
• Gain experience of live-service development processes and best practices
• Build relationships with adjacent teams including Art, Design, Product, and Performance
• Write and document robust, maintainable code, with extensibility in mind
• Collaborate effectively with peers, share knowledge, and support others' success as well as your own
What we're looking for
• Strong C++ programming skills
• Experience with Unreal Engine and UMG
• An enthusiasm for games or interactive experiences, and an interest in UI/UX design principles
• Commitment to delivering quality work with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach, and a willingness to explore and learn unfamiliar systems
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully in a remote, cross-disciplinary team environment
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-021j1m-216-73-216-0-42 in your application.