Engineering Intern

 

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Gravity Well is looking for an Engineering Intern to join the team in the Summer of 2025. The internship is approximately 12-weeks and the exact dates will be determined based on the selected candidate’s availability and preference. Applicants should be actively enrolled in school and pursuing a degree with a graduation date of December 2025 - July 2026.

We are open to applications from international students who are in the US on an F-1 Visa, or similar. However, it is up to the applicant to understand the requirements and authorization process for off-campus employment. If you are a student here on a Visa, we recommend discussing your employment eligibility with your DSO before applying.

Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2025 to be considered.

What You'll Do:

• Assist us in making a (still unannounced) great game in a new IP
• Learn about game development on a team, touch different areas of code such as: Gameplay, AI, Networking, etc.
• Work with your lead to communicate progress, ask questions
• Work with a mentor to pitch and deliver projects over the course of your internship
• Learn how to work effectively in a large C++ codebase (Unreal Engine 5) in active development
• Give feedback on the game, game features, and playtests
• Communicate well when you are stuck, you want to brainstorm, or want feedback
• Help us be a better team
• Increase your love of making games

You Should Have:

• Passion for video game development
• Experience with C++ programming in Unreal, or C++ in a custom game engine
• Experience with debugging
• One sample game to show us a video from, along with specifics of what you did. Please keep this at 5 minutes or less (the more concise, the better!)

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Source Control
• Basic understanding of Client/Server model of online games

What You’ll Get:

• The standard base pay range for this role is $30.00 - $35.00 hourly.
• Gravity Well will provide temporary housing in Los Angeles for the duration of the internship.
• Airfare will also be paid by Gravity Well for your travel to Los Angeles and your return home at the end of the internship.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Flexible work hours.

Where You'll Work:

• This position is located on-site at our office in Encino, CA. Candidates must be able to work in person for the duration of the internship.

Misc:

• As part of the interview process, we may ask you to take a paid test.