About the role#
Join the engineering team at Insomniac Games for a summer internship. You will work alongside experienced programmers to design, develop, and improve the runtime and tools components of our engine technology. This position focuses on building efficient systems, improving performance, and creating tools that support our content creators. You will gain practical experience with real-time game engine development and technical problem-solving.
What you'll do#
- Design and develop game engine technology with guidance from team leads.
- Build efficient low-level systems to support game development workflows.
- Create and implement tools for content creators to manage game assets.
- Maintain and improve existing engine systems for better performance and reliability.
- Explore the capabilities and limitations of specific game platform hardware.
- Collaborate with production teams to identify technical challenges and develop solutions.
- Investigate and respond to bug reports and feature requests.
- Document technical implementation details.
- Explore technological developments within the game industry.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C++.
- Experience with game engines or game development patterns.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Communication and collaboration skills to work with artists and programmers.
- Interest in emerging game development technologies.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Burbank, California.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027 (12-week period).
- Status: Full-time and paid.
About Insomniac Games
Insomniac Games is a video game developer founded in 1994. The company creates titles for various platforms and has sold over 70 million units. Its portfolio includes franchises such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet and Clank, and Marvel's Spider-Man. The business maintains studios in Burbank, California, and Durham, North Carolina, with a staff size between 201 and 500 people.
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