Gameplay Programmer assistant - 6-month internship (W/M/NB)

Mar 15, 2025
Bordeaux, France
... Not specified
... Internship
Full time
... Office work

At our studio, the Gameplay Programming team is looking for a motivated and passionate Gameplay Programmer Intern to support the team in various gameplay components for an unannounced AAA game.

This internship is an opportunity to collaborate with experienced programmers and multidisciplinary teams (Game Design, Animation, AI, etc.).

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of gameplay programmers, your tasks will include:

  • Debugging and providing technical support across all gameplay features (3C, AI, UI, Systems, etc.).
  • Analyzing and fixing bugs in collaboration with QA and Design teams.
  • Optimizing existing features to enhance game stability and performance.
  • Implementing and making minor adjustments to gameplay mechanics under the guidance of the technical team.
  • Documenting and tracking fixes to ensure smooth information flow.
  • Testing and validating the applied fixes.

Required Skills:

  • Final-year student in an engineering school or university program in computer science/game development.
  • Strong knowledge of C++ programming and object-oriented development.
  • Understanding of gameplay programming concepts and video game mechanics.
  • Ability to analyze and methodically resolve bugs.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Autonomy, rigor, and team spirit.
  • Good technical English (written and spoken).

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with a game engine (Unreal Engine, Unity, etc.).
  • Knowledge of animation, physics, or AI applied to video games.
  • Experience with version control tools (ideally Perforce).
  • Familiarity with collaboration and ticketing tools (ideally Jira).
  • Contract: Internship – 6 months
  • Location: Bordeaux, France
  • Start Date: Available immediately

Recruitment Process

  • A video interview with one of our recruiters.
  • A technical interview with the managers.

If your application is not selected, you will receive a rejection response.

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