Epic Games
Gameplay Programmer Intern
2nd Year, 3rd Year, Final Year, Postgraduate
27 Jan 2026
Software Engineering
Overview
Epic Games offers summer internships where students contribute directly to real projects. Interns are embedded within development teams and gain hands-on experience in various aspects of game creation, working alongside industry professionals.
Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the company also develops Unreal Engine, a widely used game development platform employed not only in gaming, but also in film, architecture, automotive design, and virtual production.
Opens: 27 Sep 2025; Closes: 27 Jan 2026; Opened last year: 12 Sep 2024
The internship typically runs for 10-12 weeks over the summer, full-time. It is an in-person role, likely based at one of Epic Games's UK studios.
Epic Games's internships are generally paid, offering competitive salaries to their interns.
Applicants are typically university students pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Strong programming skills (e.g., C++) are required, and previous game development experience is highly valued. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The application process usually involves an online application, resume and cover letter submission, technical assessments, and multiple rounds of interviews, which may include coding challenges and discussions about past projects.
Epic Games internships are highly competitive, attracting a large number of applications from talented individuals globally.
An internship at Epic Games, a leading company in the gaming industry known for Unreal Engine and popular titles like Fortnite, provides invaluable industry experience and is a significant enhancement to a student's CV for future careers in game development or software engineering.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.