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Gameplay Intern - Undergraduate

California, United States (On-site)

Gameplay Intern - Undergraduate

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Programmer

About the job

Summary

Insomniac Games is seeking a Gameplay Intern who is proficient in C++ programming and has a strong passion for video games. This internship will provide hands-on experience working on gameplay features, mentorship from senior programmers, and valuable industry connections.

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unity

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bug-tracking

Must have:

C++ Programming
Video Games
Gameplay Features
Programming Skills

Good to have:

Bug Tracking
AI Development
Visual Effects
Interactive Objects

Perks:

Industry Connections
Mentorship

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Gameplay Intern – Undergraduate

Burbank, CA or Fully Remote

About the Team:

Are you passionate about creating engaging gameplay experiences? Insomniac Games is seeking a talented Gameplay Intern who is eager to use their programming skills to contribute to game development. If you're interested in pursuing a career in gameplay programming and want to learn the full scope of the development process, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do:

Work on gameplay features which could include breakables, interactive objects, AI, stats, bonus features, trophies, visual effects, or general bug tracking/fixing
Be mentored by senior members of the Gameplay Programming team, with opportunities to build valuable industry connections.

What We’re Looking For:

Currently pursuing a BS/BSE in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Physics or Math majors with programming experience are also welcome.
Projected to graduate between December 2025 – June 2026.
Proficiency in C++ programming is required.
Ideal candidates are self-motivated, creative, responsible, and have a strong passion for video games and programming.

Eligibility Requirements:

Available to work full-time during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th, 2025.
Must commit to the full 12-week internship duration.
Open to U.S. citizens or international students with F-1 visas.
Must be able to work on-site at our Burbank, CA office or fully remote (relocation assistance available for eligible candidates).

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.

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Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Intern Pay Range

$41.50 - $50 USD

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About The Company

Insomniacs

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Insomniacs are a bunch of sleep-deprived youngsters who thrive to make your brand

remembered. We are a bunch of very lovable people, and our clients just can’t seem to get enough of us. May be because we leave no stone unturned, and we swim through desserts, and trek across oceans to connect with your audience across the World of Wide Web.

Our office has a very high fire security: As a digital Marketing agency, we have a whole bunch of firecrackers working all under the same roof. These firecrackers include Creatives, artists, writers, social media managers, visualisers and sleep deprived brains working into digital solutions, website management, SEO and SEM.