Gameplay Programming Intern - Undergraduate

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Programmer • Game Engine

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Job Description

Gameplay Programming Internship for undergraduate students with strong C++ skills. Gain hands-on experience in game development, including AI, objects, stats, and bug fixing. Collaborate with a team of experienced professionals.
Must have:
  • C++ Proficiency
  • Gameplay Development
  • Computer Science
  • Problem Solving
Good to have:
  • Game Engine
  • AI Programming
  • Visual Effects
  • Bug Tracking
Perks:
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Mentorship Program
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Gameplay Programming Intern - Undergraduate

Burbank, CA or Fully Remote

 

About the Team:

Are you passionate about gameplay development and eager to use your programming skills to create fun and engaging experiences? Insomniac Games is looking for a Gameplay Programming Intern who is excited to learn all aspects of gameplay development and pursue a career in this field.

As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of gameplay elements while being mentored by senior members of our Gameplay Programming team. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, sharpen your skills, and build valuable connections within the gaming industry.

 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Work on breakable and interactive objects, AI polish, stats, bonus features, trophies, visual effects, and bug tracking and fixing.
  • Collaborate with the team to contribute to gameplay development throughout the production process.

 

What We're Looking For:

  • Currently pursuing a BS/BSE in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields such as Physics or Math with programming experience.
  • Projected to graduate by Spring 2026.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ is required.
  • Ideal candidates are energetic, self-motivated, creative, responsible, and passionate about video games and programming.

Eligibility:

  • Able to work during one of the following periods: May 19th - August 8th or June 16th - September 5th.
  • Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
  • Relocation assistance is 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.

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

 

At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. 

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 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.

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