Engine and Tools Programming Intern – Undergraduate

Role Summary: 

Join the engineering team at Insomniac Games and gain hands-on experience developing the game engine technology that supports the creation of our games. 

As an Engine Programmer Intern, you'll work alongside experienced programmers to design, develop, and improve the runtime and tools components of Insomniac’s engine technology. You'll primarily use C++ to build efficient systems, improve performance, and create tools that help content creators develop game assets. 

Depending on your interests and expertise, you'll have opportunities to explore tools development, animation, low-level engine architecture, or rendering. This internship offers practical experience with real-time game engine development, technical problem-solving, and collaboration with production teams while learning how engine technology supports game development. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Design and develop game engine technology with guidance from team leads, focusing on real-time performance and usability. 

• Build efficient low-level systems that support higher-level pipelines and game development workflows. 

• Design and implement tools that help content creators develop and manage game assets. 

• Maintain and improve existing engine systems to enhance functionality, performance, and reliability. 

• Explore the capabilities and limitations of specific game platform hardware to better understand how it affects engine development. 

• Collaborate with production teams to identify technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and develop practical solutions. 

• Investigate and respond to bug reports, feature requests, and questions related to engine technology. 

• Document technical implementation details to support collaboration and ongoing development. 

• Explore technological developments in the game industry and learn how new approaches can support engine development. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or a related field. 

• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++. 

• Experience with game engines or game development patterns. 

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve technical issues. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with artists and programmers. 

• Interest in learning about emerging game development technologies and staying informed about industry trends. 

Eligibility:

• Students with expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029 from an accredited university. Undergraduate

• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. 

• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period. 

At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States. 

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship