About the role
Role Summary
Join the Gameplay Programming team at Insomniac Games and gain hands-on experience developing gameplay features that help bring video games to life.
As a Gameplay Programming Intern, you will work alongside experienced programmers to create and improve gameplay systems that shape how players interact with the game. You will contribute to features such as character controls, player abilities, enemy behaviors, and interactive environments while applying your C++ programming skills to real-world game development projects.
Throughout the internship, you will receive mentorship from senior members of the Gameplay Programming team, strengthen your technical and problem-solving skills, and learn how gameplay features are designed, implemented, and refined in a collaborative game development environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and improve gameplay features using C++ while collaborating with experienced programmers.
- Contribute to gameplay systems involving controls, cameras, characters, breakables, and interactive objects.
- Support the development of enemy behaviors, player abilities, and other gameplay mechanics that shape the player experience.
- Work on platform features, trophies, and visual effects as part of gameplay development projects.
- Investigate, track, and fix bugs to improve gameplay functionality and performance.
- Collaborate with the Gameplay Programming team to explore technical solutions and learn how gameplay features are developed and refined.
- Gain hands-on experience with gameplay programming techniques and development workflows through mentorship from senior team members.
Requirements
- Education: Currently pursuing a BS/BSE in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Students majoring in Physics or Math with computer programming experience will also be considered.
- Graduation Window: Expected graduation between May 2026 and December 2029.
- Experience: Six to twelve months of related experience and/or training is beneficial but not required.
- Technical Skills: Ability to program in C++.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong interest in gameplay programming and using technical skills to create engaging player experiences.
- A creative, self-motivated, and responsible approach to learning and completing assigned work.
- Passion for video games and programming, with an interest in developing gameplay features and solving technical challenges.
- Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and not require work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Internship Logistics
- Availability:
- Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.
- Start/End Dates: Either May 17th - August 6th or June 14th - September 3rd.
- Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
- Environment: Hybrid working policy applies.
Compensation and Additional Information
- Pay Range: $41.50 — $50 USD per hour.
- Pay Structure: Fixed hourly pay rate; pay rate is exclusive to the internship period.
- Determining Factors: Individual base pay is determined based on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
- Background Checks: Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees, which may include criminal background checks.