You will contribute to the design and implementation of in-game UI systems while collaborating with art, design, and gameplay teams. Additionally, you will optimize existing systems, fix bugs, and document maintainable code throughout the seasonal development cycle.
Requirements overview
Candidates must possess strong C++ programming skills and experience with Unreal Engine, UMG, and MVVM. You should also demonstrate an enthusiasm for interactive entertainment and the ability to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary team environment.
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UI PROGRAMMER INTERN
What You'll Do
We are looking for a UI Engineering Intern to join us as we develop new and exciting seasonal content for our core Battle Royale game modes. As part of the UI engineering team you will work closely with art and design on player facing features that ship as part of our seasonal cycle. You will work with your lead and immediate team and design counter parts to build memorable, innovative systems for our passionate player base.
In this role, you will
Contribute to the design and implementation of new and existing in-game UI, both the systems themselves and their intersections with gameplay features and services
Optimize and fix bugs in both new and existing systems
Gain experience with the live-service development process and learn best practices for success
Collaborate effectively with peers, share knowledge, and support others' success as well as your own
Build relationships with adjacent teams including Art, Design, QA, Production, and Gameplay
Write and document robust, maintainable code, with extensibility in mind
What we're looking for
Strong C++ programming skills
Experience with Unreal Engine, UMG, and MVVM
An enthusiasm for games and interactive entertainment, along with an interest in design and implementation principles
Commitment to delivering quality work with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach, and a willingness to explore and learn unfamiliar systems
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully in a remote, cross-disciplinary team environment
This internship has a flexible start date in 2027. 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!
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