Gameplay Engineer Intern Jobs

As a Gameplay Engineer Intern, you will learn the best development practice and common software development workflows in the game industry. You will be responsible for implementing gameplay features in the industry-leading game engine(s), primarily Unreal Engine 5. A Gameplay Engineer Intern will be expected to learn to prototype ideas rapidly and to be capable of quickly turning a design specification from paper into a usable game system for further iteration.

A successful Gameplay Engineer Intern will learn the core skills needed to be a productive contributor of any game development team and develop an “eye” for gameplay and an interest in understanding how to deliver exciting features that puts player experience first.

Priorities often change in the fast-paced environment of game development, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design of our gameplay systems
• Develop, modify, and debug gameplay software in script and C/C++
• Participate in the code review process
• Deploy, optimize, and test gameplay software on PC and mobile platforms
• Collaborate with other engineers on the same project
• Document software and features for internal and external teams

By the end of this internship program, the candidate will have prototyped and published a working game title that real players will playtest. In addition to learning practical skills in software development, this internship will also focus on developing career management skills and provide insights & advice on resume writing, technical interviewing, industry events, and more.

This internship will take place in a hybrid work environment, it will take place remotely primarily with some regular weekly in-office days in San Francisco.

Candidate Profile:

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about being part of and changing the games industry. Passion for gaming and an open mind ready to learn quickly is all that we require. As for academic credentials, we are looking for the following:

• Demonstrated ability to write efficient, readable, and reliable code
• Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented programming
• Proven ability to collaborate, coordinate, communicate, and support other team members
• Or entering the final year of the degree having already completed core requirements in data structures, algorithms, OOP, linear algebra, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Math related field new grad

Bonus Experience:

• Understanding of animation systems and techniques
• Aptitude for gameplay design and innovation
• Completed game jams or group game dev projects
• Familiarity with physics simulation

Nice to Haves:

• Familiarity & passion for Fortnite or other competitive FPS multiplayer games
• Interest in eSports
• Interest in Unreal Engine for Fortnite

About Super Jump Games

Founded in 2022, Super Jump Games is an early-stage game studio startup based in San Francisco, CA. Its founders are industry veterans, with a depth of experience in cross-platform free-to-play games at top publishers (Kabam, EA, THQ, Lucasfilm).

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. The game industry and entertainment tell the stories that can define representation in popular culture, we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of games. Super Jump’s engineering team is empathetic, caring, and supportive. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of engineering team and culture that we are building, seeking engineers that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth.

Super Jump Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.