Tools Programmer Intern

  • Cary, NC
  • Posted 39 days ago | Updated 1 day ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Game development
Leadership
Real-time
Collaboration
FX
Workflow
Blueprint
C++
Debugging
Microsoft Windows
Value engineering
3D computer graphics
Unreal Engine
Virtual reality
Media
Architectural design
Policies
Epic
Recruiting

Job Details

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we're always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

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.
TOOLS PROGRAMMER INTERN
What You'll Do

We are looking for a Tools / Generalist Programmer Intern to join the Niagara team. As part of the team you will work on a wide variety of tasks supporting UE / UEFN / Fortnite and will collaborate closely with the FN FX teams within Epic.
In this role, you will
  • Work towards building Epic's vision of the Metaverse within Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN)
  • Work alongside engineering and FX Artists to deliver features and improvements to Niagara
  • Resolves bugs and workflow issues for internal teams and licensees
  • Cover areas including Niagara / Materials / Blueprint / SceneGraph / Verse
What we're looking for
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Experience collaborating with engineers and artists
  • Experience with debugging
  • Experience with developing on Windows machines
  • Prior experience with Unreal Engine is a plus but not required

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 . This is going to be Epic!

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here .

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 .
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