Engine Programming Intern - Beenox (Winter 2027)

Job Title

Intern Engine Programming – Beenox (Winter 2027)

Job ID R027935

Intern Engine Programming – Beenox (Winter 2027)

• Please note that this internship will take place in Winter 2027.
• This position is based in our offices in
• Quebec

and follows a five-day-a-week in-person work schedule. Work arrangements may change depending on the company's needs.

Founded in Quebec and continuing to grow with a team in Montreal, Beenox has over 25 years of expertise in game development. As an Activision studio, we are leaders in interactive entertainment and are involved in the creation of renowned titles.

With pride, we significantly contribute to the famous Call of Duty franchise, notably by creating content for Warzone seasons and leading the development of the PC version of Call of Duty. Throughout our history, we have also contributed to the success of Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Skylanders, Spider-Man, and Guitar Hero.

Our purpose is to drive people to forge relationships and live the exhilaration of surpassing each other, day after day.

We are determined to elevate gaming experiences to unprecedented levels, for all players.

As an intern in engine programming at Beenox, you will join a seasoned development team working on global franchises such as Call of Duty. You will participate in the development, optimization, and maintenance of the studio's low-level technologies and proprietary game engines. This internship will provide you with hands-on experience at the heart of AAA game production, combining complex problem-solving, performance optimization, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Your main responsibilities

• Engine & Low-Level Development: Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of game engine subsystems in C++.
• Optimization & Performance: Identify bottlenecks (CPU, GPU, memory) and perform performance optimization tasks to ensure smooth operation across different software and hardware architectures.
• Bug Resolution & Advanced Debugging: Diagnose, analyze, and fix complex technical issues or memory leaks in the existing codebase.
• Tools & Production Pipelines: Collaborate on improving and automating internal tools and render/build pipelines used daily by artistic and design teams.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with gameplay programming, art, and design teams to meet technical requirements and efficiently integrate new features.
• Basic Requirements
• Education: Active student in a university program in software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline.
• C++ Proficiency: Solid understanding of the C++ language (memory management, pointers, data structures, object-oriented programming).
• Software Architecture Basics: Knowledge of low-level programming concepts, multithreading, and fundamental software engineering principles.
• Problem-Solving: Rigorous analytical skills and comfort with debugging complex code.
• Team Spirit: Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate in an agile and dynamic environment.
• Experience with First-Person Shooter (FPS) games
• Bonus

Experience with a game engine (proprietary, Unreal Engine, Unity) or personal projects (3D rendering, personal engines).

Knowledge of the C# language or scripting languages (Python).

Understanding of modern graphics APIs (DirectX, Vulkan, OpenGL) or game console architectures.

Portfolio or GitHub account showcasing low-level programming or video game projects.