About the role#
We are looking for a Tools Programmer Intern to evolve artist tools within the Unreal Editor. You will support both user-driven and agentic workflows by exploring and implementing new interaction paradigms to accelerate content creation. You will directly impact artist productivity by developing tools used by developers worldwide.
What you'll do#
- Resolve bugs and workflow issues for our internal teams and licensees.
- Explore new artist workflows on the intersection of agentic and interactive tools.
- Work closely with team members to modify existing features and add new ones.
- Make and own your implementation decisions.
- Join an experienced distributed team.
What you'll need#
- Strong C++ skills.
- Experience collaborating with other developers.
- Demonstrated ability working on graphics tools such as geometry, texture processing, terrain authoring, or procedural generation.
- Experience using agentic coding tools.
- A pragmatic, professional, and positive attitude.
- Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Prior experience with Unreal Engine is a plus.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Cary, North Carolina, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- The term is rolling with a flexible start date in 2027.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.
About Epic Games
Epic Games operates as an interactive entertainment company and 3D engine technology provider. It manages the game Fortnite and develops Unreal Engine for use in film, architecture, automotive, and simulation sectors. The company maintains an ecosystem for developers through the Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the organization employs over 11,000 people across more than 40 global offices.
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