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Game Developer Intern - Remote

FanZ – Game Developer Internship

Build Worlds. Design Systems. Shape the Future of Fan‑Driven Interactive Experiences. 
Location: Remote
Duration: 120–365 Days

At FanZ, we’re redefining how young creators learn, explore, and express themselves through interactive media. We blend game design, simulation‑based learning, and digital storytelling to build experiences that empower fans, athletes, creators, and youth communities to engage, experiment, and grow.

We’re seeking a curious, technical, and imaginative Game Developer Intern to help build the next generation of fan‑powered interactive tools and digital experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, developers, and creative strategists to code gameplay systems, prototype mechanics, and integrate AI‑enhanced features that personalize how players learn, play, and connect.

Whether you love Unity, Unreal, Godot, or building your own engine, this internship gives you the opportunity to design meaningful digital experiences that resonate with fan communities and creator audiences.

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What You’ll Do

🎮 Gameplay & Systems Development

  • Build gameplay systems, physics, logic, and UI for interactive learning and fan‑driven environments
  • Translate creative concepts into functional, engaging features
  • Prototype mechanics that support exploration, storytelling, and skill development
  • Contribute to systems that power FanZ’s creator‑centered and entertainment‑focused platforms

🤖 AI‑Enhanced Interactivity

  • Integrate AI and machine‑learning modules into gameplay and simulation logic
  • Support adaptive NPC behavior, automated testing, and personalized user interactions
  • Experiment with LLM‑powered tools to enhance narrative flow and player engagement
  • Explore AI‑driven systems that scale across multiple learning and gameplay pathways

🌐 Multiplatform Development

  • Develop features for desktop, mobile, browser‑based, and VR experiences
  • Build code that supports collaborative or multiplayer scenarios
  • Optimize performance across devices and platforms
  • Contribute to cross‑platform pipelines within FanZ’s digital ecosystem

🧪 Testing, Debugging & Pipeline Support

  • Test and debug features to ensure smooth, stable performance
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development workflows
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams using Agile methodologies
  • Support documentation and version‑controlled development processes

You’ll Learn To

  • Apply object‑oriented programming to real game architecture
  • Use AI models to enhance gameplay, automate systems, and personalize learning
  • Understand client‑server architecture for real‑time interactive environments
  • Prototype gameplay loops that teach real‑world skills through play
  • Balance performance with high‑fidelity features across devices
  • Collaborate using Git, project management tools, and sprint cycles

Requirements

  • Proficiency in at least one major game development language (C#, C++, Python, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar tools
  • Passion for interactive media, simulations, or emerging technology
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Game Development, Engineering, Interactive Media, or a related field
  • Availability for weekly virtual meetings:
    • Mondays @ 9:00 AM MST
    • Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM MST
    • Fridays @ 8:00 AM MST
    • SkillBridge: Thursdays @ 9:00 AM MST

Bonus Skills (Not Required)

  • Experience with multiplayer networking
  • Integration of LLMs or AI APIs into game applications
  • VR/AR development experience
  • Familiarity with simulation logic or interactive learning systems

Benefits & Perks

  • Contribute to real interactive projects used by youth, creators, and fan communities
  • Work alongside experienced developers, designers, and creative technologists
  • Build a professional portfolio with games and simulations developed from the ground up
  • Gain experience with AI‑integrated applications and adaptive learning tools
  • Pathway to an apprenticeship or recommendation based on performance
  • Collaborate on digital experiences that inspire, teach, and scale across multiple audiences
  • Academic credit available depending on your institution’s requirements

Onboarding Windows

  • January 1–5 – Winter
  • April 1–5 – Spring
  • June 1–5 – Summer
  • August 1–5 – Fall
  • October 1–5 – Winter II

Build the systems that power the worlds where young fans and creators learn, explore, and thrive. 
Apply now to become a Game Developer Intern at FanZ.