Gameplay Programmer Intern | Unreal Engine | C++ & Blueprints
About Lycus Studios
Lycus Studios is an independent game development studio working on Holy Fraud, a first-person comedy simulation game. We are looking for a motivated Gameplay Programmer Intern who wants to build a career in gameplay programming and gain hands-on experience working on an actively developing game.
This role is suited for a student or aspiring programmer with a strong foundation in C++ and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), a working understanding of Unreal Engine Blueprints, and the ability to learn quickly in a production workplace.
What You'll Do
• Work closely with our senior programmer to implement, improve, and debug gameplay systems in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate extensively with game designers, level designers, and the game director to translate gameplay ideas into functional game mechanics.
• Participate in frequent gameplay iterations, internal playtests, and feedback-driven improvements.
• Understand gameplay requirements, break problems into smaller tasks,



and propose possible implementation approaches before seeking guidance.
• Assist with debugging, testing, and refining existing gameplay systems.
• Communicate technical progress, blockers, and implementation details clearly with the team.
• Learn and follow established coding practices, project workflows, and development standards.
• Take initiative in understanding not just how a feature works, but why it is designed and implemented that way.

Who We're Looking For
We want someone who is genuinely ambitious about becoming a gameplay programmer, takes ownership of their learning, and can gradually become a reliable contributor to the development team. You will receive guidance from our senior programmer, but we expect you to actively research, experiment, troubleshoot, and attempt solutions independently before asking for help.
Since the game is already in production, adaptability, fast learning, and the ability to integ

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