Technical Design Intern (Game Development)

TL;DR

Technical Design Intern (Game Development): Participating in hands-on work for active AAA projects with an accent on learning industry-standard tools like Unreal Engine and Blueprint. Focus on gameplay event scripting, updating system data, tuning values, and supporting designers by refining prototypes and fixing bugs.

Location: Hybrid. Must be able to work onsite in San Carlos, CA for the first 1-2 weeks for onboarding. Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Salary: $21-25 per hour, plus a stipend.

Company

hirify.global is an established game development studio with a 30-year legacy, known for creating iconic franchises like Tomb Raider.

What you will do

• Acquire essential skills using industry-standard tools and software such as Unreal Engine, Blueprint, and flowchart tools.
• Participate in various game development aspects of the design pipeline such as gameplay event scripting and updating system data.
• Tune gameplay values and respond to playtest feedback.
• Support mid, senior, and lead designers by refining existing Blueprints and prototypes.
• Debug scripting issues and fix bugs.
• Enhance your understanding of advanced Unreal Engine technology.

Requirements

• Enrolled as a college Junior or Senior (graduating Fall/Winter 2025 or Spring 2026).
• Pursuing a degree in Animation, Art, Game Art, Technical Art, Game Design, Game Development, Engineering, or related fields.
• Availability to work full-time (40 hrs/week) for the duration of the program (June 1st – August 21st, 2026).
• Able to work onsite at our studio in San Carlos, CA for the first 1-2 weeks for onboarding.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Submission of a complete application including a resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio or GitHub.

Nice to have

• Portfolio demonstrating foundational system design skills (Blueprints, scripts, or logic systems).
• Industry involvement outside classroom curriculum (game jams, personal projects, and/or contributions to group projects).
• Exposure to industry-standard development software tools and engines.
• Willingness to tackle challenges, learn from feedback, and adapt to new tools or workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive regional salary and stipend.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Flexible hybrid on-site/off-site work opportunities after initial onboarding.
• Company paid holidays and additional paid days in December when the studio is closed.
• Ability to accrue additional paid time-off.
• Professional mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Skill development and team collaboration within a AAA game creation environment.