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Epic Games

Gameplay Programmer Intern

Cary,North Carolina,United StatesinternshipinternAdded today

About this role

Epic Games is hiring a Gameplay Programmer Intern to contribute to Fortnite Reload's development, working on core gameplay features alongside designers and artists. You'll gain hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, prototyping systems, debugging gameplay code, and collaborating within a skilled engineering team.

What you'll do

  • Prototype and implement gameplay features in collaboration with design and art teams
  • Debug, test, and resolve bugs in gameplay systems
  • Write clean, maintainable C++ code within Unreal Engine
  • Participate in team discussions and provide feedback on gameplay implementations
  • Assist with live game improvements and feature additions for Fortnite Reload

What they're looking for

  • C++ programming
  • Unreal Engine
  • Gameplay programming
  • Problem-solving
  • Debugging and testing
  • Team communication
  • Code writing and maintenance
  • Receiving and implementing 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 implemented in Unreal Engine—what challenges did you face and how did you solve them?
  • Describe your experience with C++ and how you approach writing clean, maintainable code.