Gameplay Engineer
Obsidian Entertainment
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- C++
- Work
- On-site in Irvine · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- C++24%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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Gameplay Engineer - Summer Internship
Obsidian Entertainment
About the Role
Join the Obsidian University Internship Program and help make our next world-class role-playing game. As a gameplay engineering intern, you will design and implement the logic that drives mechanics in our games, working within a cross-functional team alongside other Engineers, Animators, and Designers. Spend the summer learning with other RPG and video game enthusiasts while working side-by-side with our world-class developers, contributing to fantastic worlds and the next great Obsidian Entertainment title.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the programming, debugging, and optimization of the game and tools.
- Collaborate with developers on designs and implementations.
- Iterate on features and be willing to accept and respond to critical feedback.
- Learn what it takes to be a successful programmer in games.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Working knowledge of C++.
- Experience with Unreal Engine.
Qualifications
- An avid gamer with a passion for making games.
- Enjoys collaborating with others in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Pluses
- Personal/school game project examples.
- A passion for Obsidian role-playing games.
- Working knowledge of debugging issues in code.