Tools Programmer Intern

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TOOLS PROGRAMMER INTERN

What You ll Do

We are looking for a Tools / Generalist Programmer Intern to join the Content Architecture team. As part of the team you will work on engine features and tools that configure how game content is packaged, distributed, and streamed to players across every platform.

In this role, you will

Work alongside some of the most talented engineers in the industry, gaining exposure to real-world development at scale

Gain hands-on experience working with Unreal Engine s editor and toolchain

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented C++ code for various tool-related systems

Resolve bugs and workflow issues for our internal teams

Have independence in making and owning implementation decisions

What we re looking for

Strong programming fundamentals with a focus on C++

A solid grasp of object-oriented programming, patterns, algorithms, and data structures

Curiosity and creativity in solving complex problems

Experience with debugging

Experience with developing on Windows machines

Someone who is pragmatic, professional, and coachable

Prior experience with Unreal Engine is a plus but not required

This internship has a flexible start date in 2027. 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! ABOUT US

Epic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company. For over 30 years we ve 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. Epic s 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.

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