Gameplay Systems Engineer Intern

3 Months ago • Upto 1 Years • Systems Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Gameplay Systems Engineer Intern at Epic Games will contribute to the design and implementation of new game systems for Fortnite, focusing on player expression. Responsibilities include optimizing existing systems, debugging, collaborating with various teams (art, performance, animation tech, automation), writing robust and maintainable code, and working within a geographically distributed team. The role requires strong C++ skills, a passion for games, and Unreal Engine experience. This internship offers an opportunity to learn and grow with a team of experienced developers while making a significant impact on a major gaming title.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ programming skills
  • Passion for games (visual and gameplay)
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Unreal Engine development experience

Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ENGINEERING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. We’re always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

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What You'll Do

Fortnite's Player Expression team is responsible for equipping our players with an incredible diversity of looks and styles to show off their personalities and interests. You'll make your mark on gaming's biggest stage as you learn and grow with a team of brilliant and kind developers.

In this role, you will

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new game systems
  • Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
  • Be a team player, learning with your peers and helping others as you go
  • Build relationships with adjacent teams including art, performance, animation tech, and automation
  • Write robust, maintainable code with extensibility in mind

What we're looking for

  • Strong C++ programming skills
  • A passion for games with a willingness to focus on visual but gameplay-adjacent areas
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude to dig into unfamiliar systems
  • Excellent communication skills to work within a geographically distributed team and reach across team boundaries
  • Unreal Engine development experience

This internship has a flexible start date in 2025. Recruitment will be ongoing until teams find an ideal match. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship. For more information about Epic’s Early Career Program, visit . This is going to be Epic!

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy .

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found .

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About The Company

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. Through Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content. Epic has over 40 offices worldwide with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina.

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