Gameplay Engineer - 2027 Summer Internship

Obsidian is looking for a gameplay engineering intern to join us for our Obsidian University Internship Program and help make our next world-class role-playing game.

Responsibilities

• Help design and implement the logic that drives mechanics in our games in 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. You can help build fantastic worlds and contribute to the next great Obsidian Entertainment title.
• 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

• An avid gamer with a passion for making games
• Enjoys collaborating with others in a team environment
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Working knowledge of C++

Preferred

• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Personal/school game project examples
• A passion for Obsidian role-playing games

Pay

The estimated base pay range for this role is

$22.00 - 30.00 per hour

Working knowledge of debugging issues in code

• Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Please, no phone calls or drop-ins. We only accept electronic applications.
• Applications will close on Friday, January 29th at 5:00 pm PST.