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Programming Intern 2025-2026

Graduate Programmer - 2025

Games Associate Art Director

- This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! 📋 &nbsp;- This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! 📋- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your OOPs skills! 📋- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills - Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc. - 10 Multiple Choice questions - Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Unity Skills 📋 - This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals - Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc. - 9 questions: 9 Multiple Choice - Minimum score needed to qualify: 80% - Average time to complete: 5 to 10 minutes

Fortis Games

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Project Manager III (Design)

Computer Operator I

Systems Engineer IV

N-iX

Executive Talent Sourcer & Researcher (#2219)

SEGA US

Sr. Graphic Designer

Licensing Product Development Specialist, Transmedia

Remedy Entertainment Plc

(Senior) Engine Programmer

Every matrix

Frontend Game Developer

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer at Fortis Games, you'll be pivotal in building and maintaining quality assurance frameworks.  Key responsibilities include designing and implementing test automation and efficiency tools for QA and Product teams, partnering with QA and Development leaders to define requirements and leverage appropriate technologies. You'll contribute to the architecture and test suite, define tooling and best practices for QA automation, and help shape Fortis' overall advanced test strategy.  This role involves collaborating closely with teams, demonstrating ownership, and contributing to tech innovations within the team.  You'll also be involved in building core test suites and providing support and maintenance for the existing test architecture.

Games where you belong. Come build with us. Visit www.fortisgames.com to learn more.

Senior QA Engineer

Senior People Partner

Sr. QA Analyst

QA Manager

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 <div class="content-intro">Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.</div>

 About the role
As a Senior QA Engineer in the Central Platform team, you will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining our quality assurance frameworks, actively contributing to the delivery of team goals and features. You will own and design test automation and efficiency tools for our QA and Product teams. You’ll partner with our QA and Development leaders to identify the best opportunities and technology for our projects and contribute towards the architecture and tests suite to reach our quality assurance goals.&nbsp; This role offers opportunities for growth, research &amp; innovation, and having your ideas heard and making a meaningful impact.
What you’ll achieve
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<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Partner with the Staff QA Engineer and contribute to our central test framework, partnering with QA and Dev leaders in defining ongoing requirements.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Contributing with ideas that enable tech innovations within the team.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Contribute to building a suite of automated tests for internal tooling.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Be part of creating our initial core test suites and have an opportunity to define quality from the early stages.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Provide support and maintenance of our test architecture to the needs and requests of the game and engineering teams.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Contribute to defining tooling and solutions that serve as best practices for QA automation efforts.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Be part of the team defining the overall Fortis QA advanced test strategy for all projects.</li>
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What You’ll Need to Be Successful
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<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Proficiency in programming languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Python) and experience with front-end frameworks (React, Angular) and Node.js.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Contribution to building or extending automation frameworks using libraries such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium WebDriver.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Knowledge of AWS cloud services, including S3, EC2, and messaging services.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Familiarity with RDBMS such as Postgres, preferably with the ability to write SQL queries. Familiarity with MongoDB Atlas would be an asset.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of API contract testing.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Good understanding of Linux environment and CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Experience working with infrastructure, DevOps, and orchestration tools like Terraform &amp; Terragrunt would be a plus.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to work embedded within a team to identify their technical needs and goals.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Proven ownership and autonomy, driving quality initiatives and projects.</li>
<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">Strong verbal and written English skills required for effective collaboration within a global team.</li>
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 <div class="content-conclusion">Why join us
There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:
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<li style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;">We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community</li>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-447fe2c6-0ed1-4f55-aed7-0abbc05c90cf">We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.</div>
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<div class="ql-block" data-block-id="block-db04cf6f-5d50-4537-baef-4fedef960b04">Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming</div>
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Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.</div>
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This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! - This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions

Data Structures and Algorithms

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc.

Programming Patterns

Let's assess your OOPs skills! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc.

Object Oriented Programming

Let's assess your Unity Skills ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals- Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc.

Unity Game Engine

This 12-month (minimum) Programming Internship at d3t offers full integration into the engineering department at their UK studios (Daresbury or Gateshead).  Interns will work on high-profile AAA game projects, using C++, Unreal or proprietary engines, and collaborating across various disciplines.  Mentorship and guidance are provided, enabling interns to develop skills in gameplay, core tech, AI, or tools programming.  The role involves developing and applying C++ skills, providing daily progress updates, working on game systems and functionality, collaborating globally, and learning game development processes.  Successful completion significantly enhances understanding of programming and game development, positioning interns for future success.

<div class="prose prose-sm prose-alpha">At d3t we are excited to be running our successful and long running internship programme again in 2025. This is a yearlong, on-site internship aimed at those part way through their studies.Programming Interns at d3t can expect to work on high profile AAA games with our global clients. You will have the opportunity to discover where your programming passion lies, be that in gameplay, core tech, AI, tools or anything else. Our studios are at the cutting edge of technology and creativity, delivering co-development video game services to our global triple-A clients. Our successful studio is growing and you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects offering plenty of variety and involvement. Our studio projects to date have included: EA Sports FC 24, Hogwart's Legacy, Vampire: The Masquerade - Blood Hunt, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Alan Wake Remastered, Mafia II: Definitive Edition and Assetto Corsa Competizione.THE ROLE - PROGRAMMING INTERNOur Programming Internship is a 12-month placement (minimum) at d3t, where you can expect to be fully integrated to our engineering department at one of our two sites in the UK (Daresbury, Cheshire or Gateshead, Tyne &amp; Wear). As an intern, you can expect be fully supported by a dedicated mentor that will guide you through all the things you will be learning and developing throughout the year. You will also learn from your project team and our open and supportive culture, giving you access to the knowledge of over 120 experienced engineers. Further to this, you will be working alongside multiple disciplines (Art, Design, QA and Production) with over 250 developers at a company which has been consistently voted at the ‘Best Places to Work’ by <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" href="http://gamesindustry.biz">http://gamesindustry.biz</a>.Programming Interns at d3t have previously worked on AAA high profile games and you can expect to be integrated onto one of our in-progress projects with our world class clients. This will be under the supervision of your mentor, lead and project team. You can expect to learn a vast amount during the year and return to your studies with a much deeper understanding of programming and games development, which will allow you to thrive in completing your studies and be a step ahead when applying for future roles.The Role - Responsibilities<ul><li>Developing and applying your C++ and engineering skills.</li><li>Providing daily updates on your progress along with your team.</li><li>Working on systems and functionality for games in Unreal or proprietary engines.</li><li>Collaborating with multiple disciplines around the world.</li><li>Learning and partaking in common game development processed and practices.</li></ul>RequirementsEssential Skills + Experience<ul><li>Languages: C++ preferred</li><li>Techniques: Object-oriented development</li><li>Enthusiasm: Will take on any challenge</li><li>Growth: A desire to learn and improve</li><li>Teamwork: Enjoy working as part of a team</li><li>Communication: Excellent</li></ul>Desirable Skills + ExperienceIt would be great, but not essential, if you have experience with at least one of the following:<ul><li>Multiple programming languages</li><li>Commercial game engines</li></ul>TeammatesHear about our Programming Interns experiences below:<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" href="https://d3tltd.com/spotlight-christian-lewis-monto-programming-intern/">https://d3tltd.com/spotlight-christian-lewis-monto-programming-intern/</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" href="https://d3tltd.com/spotlight-seth-crowther-programming-intern/">https://d3tltd.com/spotlight-seth-crowther-programming-intern/</a>BenefitsStudio Benefits- alongside a great work environment we offer a wide range of benefits &amp; perks:<ul><li>25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Flexible Working Hours</li><li>Anti-crunch ethos - an amazingly professional, fun and supportive working environment!</li><li>Free Studio Parking</li><li>Game Vouchers - £100 annually</li><li>Company Socials/Clubs, Monthly Studio Lunches and Annual d3t Events</li><li>Studio Environment – breakout areas filled with perks such as games, a BBQ area, complimentary snacks to suit all dietary preferences etc.</li></ul>THE 2025 APPLICATION PROCESSPlease include a portfolio and cover letter with your application. Note that the Programming Internship opportunity will be studio based (Cheshire or Tyne &amp; Wear studio sites available).December 2024 onwards: Applications AcceptedFebruary - March 2025: Application Reviews and Programming TasksThe engineering recruitment team will be looking through the applications and begin sending out programming tasks to the short-listed applicants.March - May 2025: Programming Task Reviews and InterviewsApplicants with successful programming tasks will be invited to interviews during this time. Expect to discuss your task, portfolio and have a chat about what motivates you as a programmer. Interviews will be held via video call.March 2025 onwards: Offers to Successful ApplicantsCandidates who have been successful at interview will be considered and offers sent out.Please note - we have a limited number of internship positions available so not everyone will be successful in securing this opportunity but don’t let that deter you from following your dreams in this wonderful industry.Don't meet every single requirement? Not a problem - please apply. At d3t we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and culture. If this opportunity excites you but your current skills or experience don't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles within our team.</div>