Gameplay Systems Engineer Intern

Posted 18 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Cary, NC
Internship
Gaming • Metaverse
The Role
As a Gameplay Systems Engineer Intern, you will contribute to the design and implementation of new game systems for Fortnite, optimize existing systems, and collaborate with multiple teams. You'll write maintainable code and learn within a talented team, focusing on gameplay-enhancing visual elements.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 - GAMESWhat 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.

GAMEPLAY SYSTEMS ENGINEER INTERNWhat 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 epicgames.com/earlycareers. 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 here.

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 here.

Top Skills

C++
The Company
HQ: Cary, NC
5,500 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Founded in 1991, Epic Games is an American company founded by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and has more than 50 offices worldwide. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, and Epic has over 600 million accounts with over 5 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also 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.

Similar Jobs

BAE Systems, Inc. Logo BAE Systems, Inc.

Software Developer Intern (Hybrid)

Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Hybrid
Durham, NC, USA
40000 Employees
43K-58K Annually

UL Solutions Logo UL Solutions

2025 Summer Intern: Engineering Intern

Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Hybrid
Raleigh, NC, USA
15000 Employees

Spectrum Logo Spectrum

2025 Summer Intern: Corporate - Human Resources

Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Software
Charlotte, NC, USA
100000 Employees

Spectrum Logo Spectrum

2025 Summer Intern: Software Engineer

Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Software
Charlotte, NC, USA
100000 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Take-Two Interactive Software Thumbnail
Software • Mobile • Information Technology • Gaming
New York, NY
6500 Employees
Sandbox VR Thumbnail
Virtual Reality • Retail • News + Entertainment • Gaming • Events
US
1000 Employees
DraftKings Thumbnail
Sports • Software • Information Technology • Gaming • eSports • Digital Media • Big Data Analytics
Boston, MA
5300 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account