Game Developer - Intern

Vertigo Games; Fatih; On-site; TRY 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

In-office catering

Equity participation

Continuous learning support

Job summary

Vertigo Games in Istanbul is seeking a passionate Game Developer Intern to join the team for a 2-month on-site internship at our Levent office. The role requires working 5 days a week in summer and 3 days per week during the school term.

You will contribute to real-time multiplayer games using Unity and C#, write clean code, and tackle challenging technical problems while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with OOP principles and clean code practices.
• Currently enrolled in Computer Science or Engineering and eager to begin a game development career.
• Willingness to work at least 3 full days per week from the Levent office.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of game development.
• Write clean, reusable and optimized code for PvP experiences.
• Solve complex technical problems with analytical solutions.
• Participate in code-review sessions.

Skills

OOP principles

Clean code

Cross-functional

Education

CS/Engineering student

Tools

Unity

C#

Job description

We create amazing games that rank at the top on both iOS and Android, loved and played by over 150 million fans worldwide!

Check out our smash-hit games:

• Critical Strike
• Polygun Arena

We're looking for a passionate Game Developer Intern to join our dynamic team in Istanbul for a 2-month internship. This is an on-site role at our Levent office, requiring you to work 5 days a week during the summer and 3 days a week during the school term.

In this role, we deeply care about your passion for building high-quality PvP experiences. We highly encourage you to get familiar with both of our games before you apply and complete your application only if you're genuinely excited to create responsive gameplay, tackle real-time multiplayer challenges, and deliver competitive experiences that millions of players can enjoy every day.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of game development.
• Write clean, reusable and optimized code to be used by millions of players.
• Solve complex technical problems with analytical solutions.
• Participate in code-review sessions.

Requirements

• Duration: This is a 2-month internship.
• University student, expected to graduate by July 2027.
• Able to work at least 3 full days per week from our Levent office.
• Students currently enrolled in the Computer Science or Engineering departments who are eager to begin their careers in game development.
• Coding Skills: Familiarity with OOP principles and clean code practices.
• Platform Interest: Eager to build immersive experiences using Unity and C#.
• Mindset: A genuine enthusiast for gaming who wants to turn their passion into a profession.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.

Benefits

• A Compensation Package That Reflects Your Contribution: We keep it simple. Competitive pay that matches the work you deliver.
• Meal Allowance: Enough for a solid, satisfying meal.
• Delicious In-Office Catering: Fresh meals, good coffee, sweet treats. No place for hunger, ever.
• Continuous Learning Support: A monthly budget for courses and platforms, because staying sharp is part of the job.
• Equity That Actually Makes You a Partner: We offer real equity, not symbolic. Once you reach a certain contribution level, you earn a meaningful stake in the company. When we grow, you grow with us.
• Meaningful Time Off: Starting from your first year, you receive bonus company-wide rewind holidays: A special extra break even before standard annual leave kicks in. And your birthday is a free day on us.
• Referral Bonus: Introduce great talent to the team and earn a reward when they join.
• Milestone Awards: As you reach key milestones with us, you earn bonus rewards that recognize your long-term contribution.
• A Culture Built Around Players & Ownership: Curious, collaborative, and focused. We’re here to build great games together.
• A Modern, Comfortable Office in Levent: Bright space, central location, one step from the metro designed to keep you in the "zone".
• Game Room: A dedicated Xbox corner for fun breaks and quick gaming sessions whenever you need to unwind.
• Office Events That Keep Us Connected: Fun team moments, regular happy hours, and in-office events throughout the year.