Gameplay Programming Intern — Hands-on C++ & Game Systems

OpenKrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Insomniac Games is seeking a Gameplay Programming Intern to work with the experienced team, applying C++ to build gameplay features such as controls, abilities, enemy AI, and environments in a hands-on internship.

You will receive mentorship, learn how gameplay systems are designed and refined in a collaborative studio setting, and gain practical experience across platforms, trophies, and visual effects during the 12-week program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/BSE in CS/CE; Physics/Math with programming considered.
• Six to twelve months of related experience beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve gameplay features using C++.
• Contribute to gameplay systems: controls, cameras, characters, breakables, interactive objects.
• Support enemy behaviors, player abilities, and gameplay mechanics.

Skills

C++ programming

Gameplay programming

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Science

BS in Computer Engineering

Physics/Math with programming

Job description

Insomniac Games is seeking a Gameplay Programming Intern to work with the experienced team, applying C++ to build gameplay features such as controls, abilities, enemy AI, and environments in a hands-on internship.

You will receive mentorship, learn how gameplay systems are designed and refined in a collaborative studio setting, and gain practical experience across platforms, trophies, and visual effects during the 12-week program.