About the role#
Obsidian Entertainment is looking for a gameplay engineering intern to join the Obsidian University Internship Program. You will work alongside engineers, animators, and designers to help build the logic that drives mechanics for our next role-playing game. This is a full-time, paid summer internship based on-site in Irvine, California.
What you'll do#
- Write, debug, and optimize game code and tools.
- Work with other developers to design and implement new features.
- Iterate on your work based on team feedback.
- Learn the day-to-day responsibilities of a professional game programmer.
What you'll need#
- Working knowledge of C++ and Unreal Engine.
- Ability to debug code issues.
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- Self-motivation and a strong work ethic.
- A passion for games, specifically Obsidian role-playing games.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Examples of personal or school game projects.
Location & details#
- Location: Irvine, California (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour.
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About Obsidian Entertainment
Obsidian Entertainment is a computer game developer based in Irvine, California. Founded in 2003, the company operates as an Xbox Game Studio. It focuses on the production of role-playing games. The studio employs between 201 and 500 people.
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