Intern Gameplay Programmer

Intern Gameplay Programmer Job Listing

Mysteria Studio is seeking a Gameplay Programmer for an intern position to play a key role in polishing the gameplay of our PC Action RPG project. You’ll implement and improve various gameplay elements in Unreal Engine 5, for which your programming and problem-solving skills are of great importance. We offer a fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

• Implement and iterate on gameplay features and systems in Unreal Engine 5 using Blueprints.
• Collaborate with our lead programmer and design team to build and playtest quest & combat encounters.
• Debug, refine, and optimize them based on feedback provided by our leadership team.
• Fix bugs reported by our Steam Playtesters and QA team.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and gameplay systems;

• Ability to work in a self-organized manner within a team, while being respectful and an attentive listener;

• Experience with Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints;

• Comfortable with working in a 100% remote working team;

• Excellent communication skills;

• This internship position is available for students from Germany, anywhere in the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland;

• Plus: (Action) RPG project development experience, version control (Git etc.) knowledge.

• Your CV and a link to your online portfolio and / or code repositories (e.g. GitHub) with examples of your past work.

• Note: This job listing is for an unpaid mandatory internship (Pflichtpraktikum).

• Our paid job listings can be found on RemoteGameJobs and WorkWithIndies.

• Your PC hardware specs (CPU, GPU, RAM)

• Optionally, a few words about projects you’ve worked on, medieval fantasy things you like etc. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about the internship.

• The first step for select candidates is to go through an onboarding process before they can join the team. This is done via a Google Meet call. We know that your time is valuable, and try to keep it as brief as possible.

• The second step is to sign the internship contract and join our team.

• We’re looking forward to your applications!

About Mysteria Studio UG:

• Mysteria Studio UG is an established German Indie Game Development Studio with an international team, founded in 2012.

• We strive for high visual quality, engaging gameplay, and technical excellence to offer gamers the best possible experience.

• We’re proud to have an inclusive work environment and encourage members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply!

• Asterfel is an upcoming Action RPG, inspired by the Gothic and The Witcher games series.

• The player washes up on an island’s shore as a nameless nobody and must complete a large variety of quests to work their way up, to become a powerful hero. While monsters and magical abominations run rampant on the island, the player must quell an ancient god who threatens to rise again and wipe out the island’s inhabitants.

• Unique Artstyle: We infuse hyperrealism with an artistic touch to create both picturesque landscapes and dark fantasy dungeons.

• Corruption System: The system provides additional variety in the Action RPG gameplay by adding even more challenging combat encounters and rewarding players with rare upgrade materials.

• Immersive Atmosphere: A believable medieval fantasy world to explore, which gradually reveals its secrets.