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Intern - Engine Programmer

Epic Games

Cary, NC 09-05-2024
 
  • Paid
  • Internship
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

ENGINE PROGRAMMER INTERN

What You'll Do

Epic Games Unreal Engine Networking Team is looking for a smart, creative Network Programmer Intern. Our Interns are given challenging projects over the work term, and are provided with a meaningful experience with high expectations for performance. If you want to build something Epic, this is the opportunity for you!

In this role, you will
• Work closely with the Unreal Engine team on improving the UE network protocol, the UE replay system, and investigating and fixing networking and replication bugs.
• Develop solutions to various technical challenges under deadlines
• Implement functional test cases

What we're looking for
• Suggested degree work in CS or equivalent experience
• Strong C++ knowledge
• Demonstrated interest in game development
• Demonstrated interest in computer networking, knowledge of protocols such as TCP and UDP a plus
• Experience working with optimization and multithreaded systems a plus
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 preferred

This internship has a flexible start date in 2025. 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.

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro49q1-3-145-73-223-42 in your application.

Company Profile
Epic Games

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 the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation.