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Epic Games

Gameplay Programmer Intern

Cary,North Carolina,United StatesinternshipinternAdded today

About this role

Epic Games is seeking a Gameplay Programmer Intern to contribute to LEGO Fortnite's development, working on core gameplay features alongside engineers, designers, and artists. You'll gain hands-on experience prototyping, implementing, and debugging gameplay systems using C++ and Unreal Engine.

What you'll do

  • Prototype and implement gameplay features collaboratively with art and design teams
  • Debug, test, and fix bugs in gameplay systems
  • Write clean, maintainable C++ code within Unreal Engine
  • Participate in team discussions and provide constructive feedback
  • Contribute to live game updates and feature additions

What they're looking for

  • C++
  • Unreal Engine
  • Gameplay programming
  • Problem-solving
  • Debugging and testing
  • Team communication
  • Code quality and maintainability
  • Receptiveness to feedback
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Epic Games

Epic Games develops innovative gameplay and animation systems for interactive projects, leveraging real-time graphics technology. The company is hiring gameplay programmers and animation systems engineers to prototype novel mechanics, optimize core systems, and advance the capabilities of their engine and projects.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a gameplay feature you've prototyped—what was your approach and how did you handle feedback from designers or artists?
  • Describe your experience with C++ and any projects where you've written production-quality code.
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