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Internship Game Programmer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Spring 2026 - Baseball Operations Internship

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

... programming at a world-class facility * Learn 'The Ripken Way' from those who have created and ... Announce youth baseball games (reading player names and advertisements), play music, run the ...

Senior SDE, Luna Gen AI

Seattle, WA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

... game developers as well as our internal engineering teams. You will be a hands-on builder who ... of non-internship professional software development experience - 5+ years of programming with at ...

Summer 2026 - Baseball Operations Internship

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

... programming at a world-class facility * Learn 'The Ripken Way' from those who have created and ... Announce youth baseball games (reading player names and advertisements), play music, run the ...

AI Engineer 1

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $150K/yr

Open-source contributions, hackathon or game jam participation. * Interest in nuclear energy ... Strong academic record; internships and co-ops valued. Benefits * Competitive compensation packages ...

AI Engineer 1

Washington, DC · On-site

$80K - $150K/yr

Open-source contributions, hackathon or game jam participation. * Interest in nuclear energy ... Strong academic record; internships and co-ops valued. Benefits * Competitive compensation packages ...

Open-source contributions, hackathon or game jam participation. * Interest in nuclear energy ... Strong academic record; internships and co-ops valued. Benefits * Competitive compensation packages ...

Level Up Your Game Design Skills: Learn the ropes of video game development alongside our expert ... This internship is perfect for you if you: * Are enthusiastic about learning new things * Have a ...

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How much do internship game programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship game programmer in the United States is $92,636.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24,000.00 and $145,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Game Programmer vs Game Programmer?

AspectInternship Game ProgrammerGame Programmer
Required CredentialsEnrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree (e.g., computer science, game development)Bachelor's or higher in computer science, software engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentTemporary, entry-level, mentorship-focusedFull-time, professional development team
Employer & Industry UsageGame studios, internships for skill developmentGame studios, industry standard role
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

The main difference between an Internship Game Programmer and a Game Programmer is experience level and employment status. Internships are temporary positions aimed at gaining skills and industry exposure, while Game Programmers are full-time professionals responsible for developing and maintaining game code. Interns typically work under supervision, whereas Game Programmers operate independently within a development team.

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Infographic showing various Internship Game Programmer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $92,636 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Game Research & Development Intern, Engine Research

LightSpeed Studios

Bellevue, WA

$28.27 - $60/hr

Full-time

Medical

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Business UnitAbout the Hiring TeamLightspeed Tech Center is a R&D department under Lightspeed Studios which develop PUBG Mobile and other high-quality games. Our Tech Center leads the research, exploration, and discovery of innovative technologies and provides technical services for all games during all phases of life cycle, including engine, audio, QA, AI, next generation game, technical cooperation, etc.What the Role Entails

Working with scientists to research and develop advanced techniques in the following topics:

  • 3D geometric learning,
  • Re-meshing and UV optimization,
  • Physically-based animation and simulation
  • Machine learning for computer graphics
  • Motion planning in virtual city
  • Character locomotion and control
  • realistic image synthesis and real-time rendering techniques
  • Researching and developing tools and pipelines to facilitate the use of technologies in the game development environment
Who We Look For
  • Strong coding skills in one of following programming languages: C++, python, TensorFlow/Torch
  • Solid knowledge in calculus, linear algebra, basic numerical analysis
  • A strong sense of responsibility and good communication skills

Plus:

  • Graduate students in a master or Ph.D. level program
  • Publications on computer graphics/vision, machine learning, and robotics
  • Familiarity with game engine, graphics APIs, and GPU programming

Location State(s)

US-Washington-BellevueThe expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $28.27 to $60.00 per hour. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position will be eligible for 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and up to 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, full-time interns are also eligible to enroll in the Company-sponsored medical plan.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.