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Intern - Uxui Programmer

Epic Games

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

What We Do

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

UXUI PROGRAMMER INTERN

What You'll Do

As a Gameplay UI Engineering Intern on the Fortnite Battle Royale team, you will help bridge the gap between impactful new gameplay systems and the player experience. You will have opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the Fortnite UI and work with talented internal and external teams. You'll write features that bring to life UX designs and harden existing systems to ensure Fortnite is fun for as many players as possible.

In this role, you will
• Create and improve UI/UX for Fortnite gameplay HUD, map, inventory, and more
• Work closely with art and design to create and iterate on gameplay features, while maintaining strong architectural and algorithmic direction
• Optimize and fix bugs in existing systems
• Contribute ideas toward all aspects of the project's production and development
• Write robust, maintainable code

What we're looking for
• Strong C++ skills
• A desire to develop strong software development skills
• Interest in gameplay UI programming and game engine technologies
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate competently in English
• A flexible approach to development and willingness to apply out-of-the-box thinking and approaches to rapidly evolving software
• Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently
• Strong teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration skills, including the ability to deliver and respond to constructive feedback

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-gkjpo4-18-226-187-224-42 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.