Gameplay Programmer Intern — Hands-on C++ & Mentorship

PlayStation; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid internship

Job summary

Insomniac Games in Burbank, CA is seeking a Gameplay Programming Intern to help develop and refine gameplay features using C++. You’ll contribute to character controls, player abilities, enemy behavior, and interactive environments as part of a hands-on internship.

You’ll be mentored by senior programmers, gain practical experience, and learn how gameplay features are designed and refined within a collaborative game development setting. This internship emphasizes learning and gameplay innovation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a BS/BSE in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; Physics or Math with computer programming experience will also be considered.
• Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial but not required for currently enrolled students.
• Ability to program in C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve gameplay features using C++ while collaborating with experienced programmers.
• Contribute to gameplay systems involving controls, cameras, characters, breakables, and interactive objects.
• Support the development of enemy behaviors, player abilities, and other gameplay mechanics that shape the player experience.
• Work on platform features, trophies, and visual effects as part of gameplay development projects.
• Investigate, track, and fix bugs to improve gameplay functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with the Gameplay Programming team to explore technical solutions and learn how gameplay features are developed and refined.
• Gain hands-on experience with gameplay programming techniques and development workflows through mentorship from senior team members.

Skills

C++

Education

BS/BSE in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Physics or Math with programming experience

Job description

Insomniac Games in Burbank, CA is seeking a Gameplay Programming Intern to help develop and refine gameplay features using C++. You’ll contribute to character controls, player abilities, enemy behavior, and interactive environments as part of a hands-on internship.

You’ll be mentored by senior programmers, gain practical experience, and learn how gameplay features are designed and refined within a collaborative game development setting. This internship emphasizes learning and gameplay innovation.