Real-Time Game Engine Intern (C++)

Insomniac Games; Burbank (CA); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 74.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Insomniac Games in Burbank is seeking an Engine Programmer Intern to gain hands-on experience building runtime and tools for our game engine. You’ll primarily use C++ to craft efficient systems, improve performance, and develop tools that content creators use to build assets.

You'll explore areas such as tooling, animation, low-level engine architecture, or rendering, and collaborate with engineers and artists to tackle real-time engine challenges during a 12-week internship.

Qualificações

• Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or related field.
• Proficiency in C++.
• Experience with game engines or development patterns.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration with artists and programmers.
• Interest in emerging game development technologies.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop game engine technology with guidance from team leads, focusing on real-time performance and usability.
• Build efficient low-level systems that support higher-level pipelines and game development workflows.
• Design and implement tools that help content creators develop and manage game assets.
• Maintain and improve existing engine systems to enhance functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Explore the capabilities and limitations of specific game platform hardware to better understand how it affects engine development.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Investigate and respond to bug reports, feature requests, and questions related to engine technology.
• Document technical implementation details to support collaboration and ongoing development.
• Explore technological developments in the game industry and learn how new approaches can support engine development.

Conhecimentos

C++ programming

Game engine knowledge

Debugging

Collaboration

Formação

Pursuing CS/CG degree

Ferramentas

Game engines

Descrição da vaga

Insomniac Games in Burbank is seeking an Engine Programmer Intern to gain hands-on experience building runtime and tools for our game engine. You’ll primarily use C++ to craft efficient systems, improve performance, and develop tools that content creators use to build assets.

You'll explore areas such as tooling, animation, low-level engine architecture, or rendering, and collaborate with engineers and artists to tackle real-time engine challenges during a 12-week internship.