Serious game programming intern

About Grendel

At Grendel, we push the boundaries of what games can achieve. As a pioneer in Serious Games, we have developed award-winning titles that blend entertainment with real-world impact. For nearly two decades, we’ve been driven by a passion for games, a commitment to high product quality, and the belief that games can be a force for good. We value creativity, innovation, and personal growth, encouraging our team to develop their skills while making a difference.

Position Details

Period: 5 months / 20 weeks, starting in September 2025

Work hours: full-time, hybrid (3 days in our office in Leeuwarden, 2 days from home)

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with other engineers, designers and artists on building one or more new features for one of our games
• Contribute to our creative development processes, such as brainstorming, designing and prototyping
• Participate in our project management processes, such a sprint planning, standups, (internal) testing and evaluation

What We’re Looking For

• You are experienced with an object-oriented programming language (C#/C++/Java)
• You are experienced with the Unity3D engine
  • Experience with Unreal Engine is also accepted if you are willing to invest time to learn Unity3D
• You are experienced with designing, implementing and debugging algorithms and data structures
• You focus on writing reusable, maintainable and expandable code
• You are proficient in math on a high school level (HAVO/Higher General Secondary Education)
  • A grasp of vector mathematics is beneficial
• Fluent in English, Dutch is a bonus
• You are socially proficient
• You like to work in a team
• You have an independent and proactive working attitude

What We Offer

• A hands-on learning experience in a professional, award-winning game studio.
• Mentorship from experienced programmers who are passionate about their craft.
• The opportunity to work on real-world projects with meaningful impact.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where your ideas matter.
• A unique workspace in a historic Dutch prison turned game studio

How to Apply

In your portfolio, include the following:

• Two or more game development related projects that give a good impression of your skills. Preferably these projects are also playable/testable, but the code is the most important.
• Explain during your application which parts of your code you want to discuss and explain.
• If you worked with multiple programmers on a project, make it clear which parts of the code are yours.

Excited to design games that make a difference? Apply before 16th May via jobs@grendelgames.com. In addition to your portfolio, we would also like to receive a motivation letter and your CV, showcasing your grasp of the skills mentioned above. Please note that applications without all three components will not be considered.