Overview

Posted
2 months ago
Internship Type
Summer
Remote Status
On-site
Location
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Education Status
Not specified
Field of Study
Computer Science
Categories
Not specified
Skills
C++ Physics Prototyping
Tags
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Naughty Dog is hiring a Gameplay Programmer Intern for Summer 2026 at our Santa Monica studio. You will work with our gameplay team on prototypes and features for our next project, contributing C++ code that powers AI, character mechanics, and systems design. Interns receive mentorship from senior engineers who have shipped The Last of Us Part II and Uncharted 4. Qualifications: Pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science, Game Programming, or related technical field graduating Dec 2026 - June 2027; strong C++ fundamentals; understanding of 3D math, game AI, or physics; shipped or nearly-shipped personal game project.