Electronic Arts

Gameplay Engineer Intern

Contract: 12-month Internship

Location: Birmingham

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in-office)

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

The Challenge Ahead

Codemasters has a long-standing reputation as one of the premier game developers in the industry.  As a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators and so much more, we believe that amazing games and experiences start with teams as inclusive and engaged as the players and communities we serve.

We’re renowned for our innovation and passion for racing games, and we place enormous value on collaboration, innovation, and unique perspectives to continue evolving our titles for players worldwide. 

When it comes to our F1® franchise, our passionate team brings players closer to the action than ever before. Each iteration innovates to bring players new experiences, letting them live their dream of lining up alongside their heroes from the worlds of F1® and F2™. The F1® franchise is one of the highest-scoring of all time, according to Metacritic. With a focus on innovation and engagement, we’re evolving the ultimate Formula 1 experience for players everywhere, and you could help us take the game to the next level.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a new member of the team to join us on this wonderful journey and be a part of the next generation of programming talent as a Software Engineer Intern. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a huge racing game within our studios.

In addition to benefiting from working with other experienced software engineers, you will interact with other disciplines such as games designers, artists, and producers. For the intern roles on F1 you'll join either our gameplay or UIX engineering teams, working in mixed discipline groups to deliver amazing new experiences for our players.

Eligibility:

• You are currently studying in the penultimate year of undergraduate study with a planned placement year.

• You are available to commence a full-time 12 month placement in July 2026.

• You are eligible to work in the UK without additional visa or relocation support.

Skills:

• Comfortable with reading and writing C++ code

• Hunger to learn and ask questions

• Use debugging and profiling tools

• Familiar with 3D maths and geometry

• Knowledge of general UI or gameplay related programming

• Thrive in a collaborative team environment

Help us make play happen. Apply now with an up-to-date CV and Cover Letter in English, explaining why you would like to join EA for this internship position.