Gameplay Engineer Intern [Spring 2027]

Crystal Dynamics is hiring a Gameplay Engineer Intern for a 12-week spring program contributing to active AAA game projects. The intern will implement gameplay features in Unreal Engine, support debugging, testing, optimization, and code integration, and collaborate with engineers and designers.

Responsibilities:

• Work with engineers and designers to implement gameplay features in Unreal Engine, using both C++ and visual scripting workflows to support production needs
• Participate in game development tasks including debugging, testing, implementation support, and code integration within Unreal Engine
• Build essential skills using industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine, development environments, source control tools, and code review workflows
• Support engineers by assisting with coding, debugging, optimizing, and contributions to gameplay systems, tools, and supporting code
• Deepen your understanding of Unreal Engine development workflows and collaborative engineering practices in a production environment

Requirements:

• Graduated from a college or university program in 2026 (Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter)
• Degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or related fields
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States
• Experience with C++ game development, especially within Unreal Engine
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine Blueprints or visual scripting, with an interest in building reliable gameplay code
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and linear algebra fundamentals
• Exposure to industry-standard development software, tools and engines
• Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum such as game jams, personal projects and/or contributions to group projects that show going above and beyond
• Willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows
• Ability to communicate your ideas with eagerness to learn and turn feedback into action