Intern Gameplay Programmer (Unreal Engine)

Location: Fully remote; available to students in Germany, the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.

Company

hirify.global is an established German indie game development studio creating the PC Action RPG Asterfel with an international team.

What you will do

• Implement and iterate on gameplay features and systems in Unreal Engine 5 using Blueprints.
• Collaborate with the lead programmer and design team on quest and combat encounters.
• Playtest gameplay systems and refine them based on leadership and team feedback.
• Debug and optimize gameplay features.
• Fix bugs reported by Steam playtesters and the QA team.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and gameplay systems.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a self-organized team.
• Strong communication skills and an attentive, respectful working style.
• Must be a student in Germany, the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland.
• This is an unpaid mandatory internship (Pflichtpraktikum).

Nice to have

• Experience developing Action RPG projects.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with PC hardware specifications and online portfolios or code repositories.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Inclusive work environment welcoming people from all backgrounds and perspectives.
• Opportunity to contribute to a medieval fantasy Action RPG inspired by Gothic and The Witcher.
• Work focused on visual quality, engaging gameplay, and technical excellence.

Hiring process

• Selected candidates complete a brief onboarding call via Google Meet.
• Successful candidates sign the internship contract and join the team.
• Applications should include a CV, portfolio or code repository link, and PC hardware specifications.