UI Programmer Intern at ALCOR Cary, NC

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Job summary

Epic Games is seeking a UI Programmer Intern for their Player Expression team in Cary, NC. This role involves contributing to UI design, optimizing existing systems, and collaborating with teams across various functions. Ideal candidates will have strong C++ skills and an enthusiasm for gaming.

The internship has a flexible start date in 2026, and applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Epic promotes an inclusive work culture and embraces diversity.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ programming skills.
• Experience with Unreal Engine and UMG.
• Interest in UI/UX design principles.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to communicate in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of UI.
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems.
• Gain experience of live-service development processes.
• Build relationships with adjacent teams.
• Write and document maintainable code.

Skills

C++ programming skills

Experience with Unreal Engine and UMG

Interest in UI/UX design principles

Communication skills in a remote team

Job description

UI Programmer Intern job at ALCOR. Cary, NC.

What You’ll Do

The Player Expression team is responsible for equipping our players with an incredible diversity of looks and styles to show off their personality and interests across all of Fortnite’s experiences. We are looking for a UI Programmer Intern to join us and help create engaging and accessible experiences in the Item Shop for all players. You’ll bring your own unique perspective to the role and contribute to defining the future of gaming, as you learn and grow alongside a collaborative, supportive, and skilled team.

In this role, you will

• Contribute to the design and implementation of new and existing UI and its intersections with gameplay features and services
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
• Gain experience of live-service development processes and best practices
• Build relationships with adjacent teams including Art, Design, Product, and Performance
• Write and document robust, maintainable code, with extensibility in mind
• Collaborate effectively with peers, share knowledge, and support others’ success as well as your own

Qualifications

• Strong C++ programming skills
• Experience with Unreal Engine and UMG
• An enthusiasm for games or interactive experiences, and an interest in UI/UX design 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 2026. 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!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.