Engine Programmer Intern

Epic Games

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Cary, MS - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHAT MAKES US EPIC

At the core of Epics success are talented passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative welcoming and creative environment. Whether its building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences were always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. Were constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ENGINEERING - GAMES

What We Do

Unreal projects have been leading the pack of real-time entertainment with our constantly growing team of engineering experts. Were always improving on the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

ENGINE PROGRAMMER INTERN

What Youll Do

We are looking for an Engine Programmer Intern to join us on the Fortnite performance and optimization team. As a part of this team you will help bring to life new systems and tools that help empower our developers to continue to make Fortnite one of the most popular and engaging gaming experiences in the world!

In this role you will

  • Learn how engine systems tools and automation are used on Fortnite to capture and analyze performance and memory metrics
  • Implement augment and maintain those same features and systems using C C# and Python
  • Collaborate with a globally diverse team of developers consisting of design art QA and production
  • Learn and follow production processes that allow for smooth development practices

What were looking for

  • Strong C knowledge
  • Interest in game engine technologies
  • Interest in performance/memory systems and tools
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate within a team
  • The ability to react and respond effectively to constructive feedback

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 Epics Early Career Program visit This is going to be Epic!

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4500 employees globally. For over 25 years weve been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epics award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity interactive experiences for PC console mobile and VR it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment automotive and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear Come be a part of something 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.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e. a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.


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Intern

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Founded in 1991, Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers t ... View more

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