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Engine Programmer Intern

Epic Games
Location
London,England,United Kingdom
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering Generalist
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong C++ fundamentals, including memory management and pointers
  • Good understanding of data structures and memory representation
  • Interest in low-level systems programming
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Comfortable debugging unfamiliar code
  • Ability to explain technical designs and ask questions
What the job really is

As an Engine Programmer Intern at Epic Games, you will work on developing a new serialization stack for Unreal Engine, focusing on features like schema evolution and data migration. Your responsibilities will include writing high-performance C++ code, building user tooling, and collaborating with other teams to integrate the serialization system. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to core technology used by millions of players and creators.

Things to weigh
  • Internship has a flexible start date in 2027
  • Ongoing recruitment until an ideal match is found
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the posting location
Job score2.6/5
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Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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