TT Games Programming Intern: Knutsford - Summer 2026-2027

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TT Games was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2007 and went on to develop the hit LEGO games franchise. The company is proud to continue its mission to be the leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.

TT Games Programming Intern: Knutsford - Summer 2026-2027

Application Deadline: Friday 5th of December

This scheme is open for undergraduates enrolled on a Bachelor's course at university, looking for a year-in-industry as part of their course.

Your New Role

The Game Programming Team works alongside designers, gameplay artists, final artists, animators, VFX artists, and SFX artists to create the gameplay code required to construct the game. Upon joining, you will be assigned a Lead and a mentor to guide you through our code base and get you up to speed as quickly as possible.

Your Role Accountabilities

The project you will be on will be a major IP based LEGO game built in Unreal. On a daily basis, you may be expected to:

• Work with animators, artists, and designers to engineer reusable modular game systems that they can use to create fun content for the game.

• Work on the AI systems required to create fun enemy AI, Party AI, and Boss AI.

• Write fun player mechanics.

• Write reusable gameplay systems that will allow designer to populate the hubs with fun game play.

• Write GUI systems.

• Implement achievements, trophies, and rich presence.

• Use C++ and the editor to achieve the above.

• Make the game FUN!

• Been studying towards a degree course in game development/programming, a relevant subject or have equivalent experience.

• Demonstrably strong talent for programming game-play and mechanics, with a clear understanding of what makes games 'feel' good.

• Passion for working closely with world-class artists, animators and designers; supporting their developing day-to-day needs for game-play technology and associated tools.

• A highly self-motivated team player with the ability to dive in, understand code, and learn quickly.

• Fluent in object-oriented C++ with strong debugging and documentation skills.

• Strong 3D maths and physics skills.

• Duration: 12 months

• Start Date: July 2026
• End Date: July 2027

• Salary: £24,000

• Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field

• Mentorship from some of the industry's kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans

• Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more

• Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables

• Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network

• A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture

• Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn't know you had

• The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes

• Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career

• Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure