Gameplay Engineer

Obsidian Entertainment

Irvine, CAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn

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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.

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