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Epic Games

Game Design Intern

Cary, NC · On-site

... and engineers * Attend playtests, provide feedback, and help identify practical solutions to problems What we're looking for * Finished student projects or indie games with experience through the ...

Visa Hunt

Game Programmer (Unity)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

We are looking for an experienced game engineer with strong C# and Unity skills. You will be ... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ...

Spellbrush

Game Programmer (Unity)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We are looking for an experienced game engineer with strong C# and Unity skills. You will be ... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ...

Spellbrush

Game Programmer (Unity)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We are looking for an experienced game engineer with strong C# and Unity skills. You will be ... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ...

Visa Hunt

$125 - $150/hr

We are looking for an experienced game engineer with strong C# and Unity skills. You will be ... small indie studio: close-knit, with high ownership and flexibility. You're excited about the ...

Upliftgames

Gameplay Engineer (Full-Time)

Dallas, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Gameplay Engineer (Full-Time) Location: Remote, work from home in the US or UK only Position Type ... A game or experience you designed and built yourself (indie game, Roblox experience, game jam entry ...

Apple

Senior iOS Engineer, Apple Games

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$172K/yr

We have an exciting roadmap supporting games ranging from mobile to indie to AAA, reaching deep ... You'll ship features that reach hundreds of millions of players and shape APIs that game developers ...

Apple

Senior iOS Engineer, Apple Games

Cupertino, CA

$184K - $277K/yr

We have an exciting roadmap supporting games ranging from mobile to indie to AAA, reaching deep ... You'll ship features that reach hundreds of millions of players and shape APIs that game developers ...

SpiderWare

Video Game QA Tester

... engineers, designers, whoever it takes, until it's actually solved. You'll be the person who ... You play RPGs, MMORPGs and indie games, and you understand how they're meant to feel. You know the ...

Koitecc Solutions

$60 - $80/hr

... game programming, technical art, game technology, the business of games, game studies, UI/UX for ... commercial or indie game development or game-related asset production / technical art.

Apple Inc.

Senior iOS Engineer, Apple Games

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

We have an exciting roadmap supporting games ranging from mobile to indie to AAA, reaching deep ... You'll partner closely with platform teams, game developers, and the Apple Games Framework team to ...

etc. interactive

$100 - $125/hr

... game programming (can include academic projects, modding, or indie development) * Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles * Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine (UE4 or UE5 ...

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Game Design Intern

Cary, NC • On-site

Epic Games
PC Games • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Epic Gamesexternal

Internship

Posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Participate in the ideation and implementation of challenges.

  • Assist in the development, balance, and delivery of the Rocket Pass.

  • Work in UEFN to implement new modes while collaborating with technical designers and engineers.

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.
DESIGN
What We Do
Put your design skills to work at a cutting-edge company that challenges the norm. From character and level design to competitive gameplay and system design, help shape the future of interactive entertainment at Epic.
GAME DESIGN INTERN
What You'll Do
Psyonix (a subsidiary of Epic) is looking for an intern to join the Rocket League team and work alongside some of the most passionate developers in the industry.
Our Interns are given challenging projects throughout the work term and are provided with a meaningful experience with high expectations for performance. You will gain invaluable experiences working alongside Artists, Engineers, Designers, Producers, and Product Managers to help push forward the future of sport.
In this role, you will
  • Participate in the ideation and implementation of challenges
  • Assist in the development, balance, and delivery of the Rocket Pass
  • Maintain Rocket League's competitive integrity through the tuning and balance of new vehicles
  • Work in UEFN to implement new modes while working alongside technical designers and engineers
  • Attend playtests, provide feedback, and help identify practical solutions to problems
What we're looking for
  • Finished student projects or indie games with experience through the entire development cycle
  • Passion for games with a specific focus on competitive, skill based games
  • Strong interest in esports with an understanding of what makes them successful
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to take feedback and direction on assigned tasks
  • Contributed code towards a completed project
  • Unreal Engine and UEFN experience is required

This internship has a flexible start date in 2027. 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. This is going to be Epic!
ABOUT US
Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!
Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
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.

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