Software Development Engineer in Test Intern
About the job
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Comfortable writing code in at least one modern object-oriented programming language, such as Python, C++, or C#, through coursework or personal projects.
- Have a basic understanding of software testing, such as unit and integration testing.
- Have familiarity with a version control system.
- Have an interest in artificial intelligence for content and code generation.
- Have clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate confidently with senior team members and take feedback on technical topics and features.
- Have a personal project repository or demo portfolio.
- Be legally authorized to work in the posting location for the duration of the internship.
- Write test plans for new tools and features and turn them into automated tests.
- Help design and build the team's future test framework, with engineers reviewing the intern's code.
- Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for web apps and pipeline tools.
- Test the performance of artificial intelligence tools and workflows when new models are released and help build ways to measure their performance.
- Support weekly release testing and automate repeated manual checks.
- Investigate test failures, determine why a test broke, and share results with the team.
- Use artificial-intelligence-assisted tools to run, write, and triage tests, and review their outputs.
- Have experience with test frameworks such as Jest, Pytest, or Playwright, continuous integration systems such as GitHub Actions, or artificial intelligence evaluation tools such as LangChain or DeepEval.
- Have exposure to art tools such as Unreal Engine, Maya, or Houdini, or an interest in how artists work.
About the company
Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games and provides development tools and online services for other studios. It creates games like Fortnite across multiple platforms and monetizes via game sales, in-game purchases, and Battle Pass subscriptions; it also licenses Unreal Engine to other developers and offers Epic Online Services for multiplayer and backend support. Epic Games differentiates itself by combining in-house game development with a widely used game engine and a built-in set of backend services, creating an integrated ecosystem for players and developers. Its goal is to entertain players with engaging games while helping other developers build, operate, and grow their own titles.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$8.6B
Headquarters
Cary, North Carolina
Founded
1991
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What believers are saying
- Unreal Engine 5.8 launched June 17, 2026, and UE6 development is advancing.
- Epic Games Store posted $400 million third-party PC spend in 2025, up 57%.
- Fortnite returned to global App Stores on May 19, 2026, restoring mobile reach.
What critics are saying
- March 24, 2026 layoffs cut over 1,000 staff after Fortnite engagement fell.
- Stichting Massaschade & Consument filed a €100 million Dutch class action on September 2026.
- Apple's Supreme Court appeal threatens Epic's store economics; a loss weakens its distribution fight.
What makes Epic Games unique
- Unreal Engine 6 merges UEFN and UE5; Epic targets late-2027 early access.
- Fortnite powers Epic's creator economy, paying UEFN creators over $1 billion since 2023.
- Epic links EGS purchases to Fortnite cosmetics, turning commerce into gameplay distribution.
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Benefits
Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share
Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
Unlimited PTO & sick time
Paid sabbatical
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 1%Seriously a-peeling - SteelSeries' new Fortnite collection features ten special edition accessories. Published 57 minutes ago Each one includes a special Fortnite in-game item code * SteelSeries and KontrolFreek have announced a new Fortnite gaming accessories collection * Each product is inspired by Fortnite's most iconic mascots, including Peely and Fishstick * The SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds | Fortnite Peely Edition, for example, feature a reimagined design in banana peel yellow SteelSeries and KontrolFreek have teamed up with Epic Games to deliver the ultimate gaming accessory collection for Fortnite fans. The officially licensed peripheral collection, launching today, is "designed to bring the iconic game to players' real-world gaming battle stations," and consists of ten accessories and hardware pieces from across a multitude of gaming gear categories. Inspired by Fortnite's most iconic mascots, like Peely and Gudd, Fishstick, Supply Llama, and Water Sprites, the collection includes headsets, earbuds, mice, mousepads, PBT keycaps, Performance Thumbsticks, Thumb Grips, and more. Latest Videos FromTechRadar ExplAIned- Apple Intelligence Vs Galaxy AI Additionally, every SteelSeries item comes with a special in-game code for the likes of emotes, Outfits, and Pickaxes. The Arctis Gamebuds | Fortnite Peely Edition, priced at $219.99 / £179.99, has received a full redesign with a banana-yellow finish and a unique charging case design; this comes with a code for the in-game Oro Outfit. Image 1 of 7 Meanwhile, the Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 Mouse | Fortnite Storm Edition brings a vivid multi-color splash to any setup, complete with a lightning-embossed scroll wheel and honeycomb pattern inspired by the Storm. Priced at $129.99 / £119.99, fans can also claim a code for the Frozen Bear Pickaxe. PC players can also customize their keyboard with the PBT Keycaps | Fortnite Fishstick, Guff, Supply Llama Editions, which are priced at $79.99 / £69.99 and designed in collaboration with Epic Games. Players can also claim the in-game Statuesque emote. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox
Capcom's RE Engine is set for an ai-focused development overhaul. Ethan Crossfield Oct 05, 2026, 10:35 Capcom is preparing a major evolution for the RE Engine, with a new project called REX intended to bring AI deeper into the studio's development workflow. The company says the system will focus on helping developers work faster and improve performance and quality assurance, rather than filling finished games with AI-generated content. That distinction matters as publishers and developers face growing scrutiny over how artificial intelligence is used in game production. What happened at Capcom's RE Engine conference. Programmer Satoshi Ishida introduced REX during Capcom's Open Conference RE:2026. The project is described as an upgrade that will turn the existing RE Engine into an AI-generation game engine, with its main role centered on development tools and internal production tasks. Capcom's stated aim is to create games alongside AI by using the technology to reduce the time spent on repetitive or technically demanding work. The company also connected REX with better efficiency, engine performance, and quality assurance. Based on the information revealed so far, REX is not being presented as a system that will independently produce Capcom's finished games. Why the RE Engine's next phase matters. The RE Engine is no longer limited to Resident Evil. Capcom has used it across major releases including Street Fighter 6, Devil May Cry 5, and Monster Hunter Rise on Nintendo Switch. It has also supported Mega Man projects such as the Star Force Legacy Collection and the upcoming Mega Man: Dual Override. Any change to the engine could therefore affect a broad range of Capcom's future development pipelines. The studio's position on AI is consistent with earlier comments made at a 2026 shareholders meeting. Capcom said it does not plan to add AI-generated content to its games, while acknowledging uses such as generating ideas for artists to develop further and assisting with graphics upscaling. REX appears to extend that internal-support approach rather than reverse it. That approach is still likely to attract attention. AI-generated assets have become a major industry flashpoint, and Steam now requires developers to disclose AI use during development. Epic Games also faced criticism over an AI-generated Darth Vader voice in Fortnite, followed by charges from SAG-AFTRA. Capcom's emphasis on production assistance may reduce some concerns, but transparency will remain important. What to watch next. Capcom has not provided a public release schedule for REX or detailed which development tasks will receive AI support first. The next meaningful updates will likely clarify how much of the system is used for testing, asset preparation, performance work, or other behind-the-scenes processes. The results may become easier to judge through Capcom's upcoming games. The studio has already had a strong 2026, with Resident Evil Requiem becoming the fastest-selling mainline Resident Evil title after its February launch. Pragmata also passed two million copies sold within 16 days of its April release. If REX helps Capcom maintain that output without replacing creative staff or introducing undisclosed generated assets, it could become a significant part of the company's long-term engine strategy. Key takeaways. * REX is an AI-focused expansion of Capcom's RE Engine. * The project is aimed primarily at development efficiency, performance, and quality assurance. * Capcom says it does not intend to use AI-generated content directly in its games. * The engine supports franchises well beyond Resident Evil, including Street Fighter, Devil May Cry, Monster Hunter, and Mega Man. * Future announcements should clarify REX's specific tools, rollout, and disclosure practices. Expert view. REX is less a promise of AI-made Capcom games than a test of whether AI can remain useful, accountable infrastructure. The project could help the studio handle large multi-franchise production more efficiently, but the value will depend on clear limits and honest disclosure. For players, the most important question is not whether AI appears somewhere in the pipeline; it is whether Capcom can use it without weakening the human direction behind its games.
Shooter System Shock 2 and detective visual novel Buried Stars are now being given away for free on EGS. By Daniel Whitaker Game Journalist at 7GrandSteps | Reviews and Gameplay Articles Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 Epic Games Store launches new free game giveaway. The Epic Games Store has kicked off its latest free giveaway, offering players the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster and the visual novel Buried Stars. Russian users can claim both titles at no cost until 18:00 on October 8. System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster brings back the 1999 cult immersive shooter with its deep mechanics and survival horror gameplay intact, set aboard a space station overrun by a rogue AI. The remaster features upgraded models, textures, and other visual improvements alongside modern quality-of-life additions. Buried Stars, meanwhile, is a mystery adventure that has earned very positive reviews from players. The game tasks players with solving a murder inside a TV studio, where choices made along the way shape the unfolding narrative. Its blend of 2D and 3D graphics is among the elements players have praised. A fresh giveaway is set to go live on the evening of October 8, when the horror title Out of Sight and the city-building puzzle game TerraScape will become available for free. Screenshot of Buried Stars
Fortnite's creature games have a problem: their Sidekicks are going invisible. * Epic is investigating invisible Sidekick NPCs on developer-made islands. * Creator reports describe missing models; one contributor says collision and despawn effects remain. * The official notice reviewed provides no fix date. 2 Oct 2026, 12:05 AM IST 3 min. read Epic Games is investigating a Fortnite bug that makes Sidekick NPCs invisible on creator-made islands, following reports on October 1. The problem concerns characters that developers can build activities around, including creature battles, farming games and companion adventures. For an island that asks players to find, follow or fight a creature, losing sight of that character could disrupt the activity itself. The extent of that disruption remains unclear, but Epic has now acknowledged the visibility issue. "We're investigating an issue where NPC Sidekicks are invisible on developer-made islands."Epic Games - Advertisement - What creators are reporting about invisible Sidekicks. Developer vageuly reported testing multiple islands on PC and Nintendo Switch 2, with Sidekick models failing to appear. According to the post, the devices associated with those characters remained visible, but the Sidekicks themselves did not. Other contributors described additional symptoms. Giddybrom said the NPCs retained collision and despawn effects despite having almost no visibility or sound. VarunAiyar also reported that Sidekicks did not appear in UEFN live sessions, where creators test their projects. Epic staff member Flak responded to the thread and subsequently confirmed that the team was investigating. TalkEsport reviewed the public reports and Epic's acknowledgement but has not independently reproduced the bug. Those accounts suggest the problem warrants investigation beyond a single island. However, they do not establish that every map using Sidekicks, or every platform, experiences identical symptoms. Why Sidekick NPCs matter to Fortnite's creator games. Epic introduced scriptable Sidekick NPCs in June 2026, with publication of islands using the feature opening on July 23. Its announcement specifically encouraged monster battlers, creature-collection RPGs, farming games and adventures built around companions. The feature gives creators control over how those creatures behave, alongside their appearance and size. Epic's Sidekick creation documentation explains how developers connect a character definition to an NPC Spawner and use Verse code to design custom behaviour. That flexibility lets a familiar pet become an opponent, a quest companion or part of an island's progression. If its model disappears, players could struggle to identify a target or understand what an interaction requires. Those are potential consequences of the reported symptoms, rather than confirmed outcomes across every affected game. TalkEsport has previously covered the growth of Fortnite Creative and its creator payouts. Developers ask players to invest time in these experiences while relying on Epic's underlying systems. A fault in a shared character feature can therefore become a problem for the game built around it. Does this affect purchased Sidekicks? Epic's acknowledgement specifically identifies NPC Sidekicks on developer-made islands. It does not confirm deleted purchases, missing Locker items or a failure affecting all Sidekick cosmetics in Battle Royale. Players may be more familiar with companions such as the Kitsune Sidekick covered in TalkEsport's guide. These can accompany a player as cosmetics, whereas creators can give NPC Sidekicks a role within an island's gameplay. There is some overlap: Epic's Cosmetic Sync feature lets an NPC take the appearance of a player's equipped Sidekick. However, a visibility problem involving an island's NPC does not, by itself, demonstrate that the player has lost ownership of the corresponding cosmetic. Has Epic announced a fix? The latest October 1 notice reviewed by TalkEsport says the investigation is continuing. It does not provide a confirmed cause, a repair date or an official workaround. Creators documenting the issue can make their reports more useful by including an island code, the platform used and footage of the expected interaction. Distinguishing a missing model from a character that never spawned would also help clarify the symptoms. For games built around feeding, collecting or battling creatures, those details matter. Restoring the characters' visibility is essential to letting players understand the encounters and activities their creators designed. - Advertisement - Founding Editor, TalkEsport
Fortnite Obsession collab confirmed for Fortnitemares October 1. Key Takeaways * Fortnite Obsession collab confirmed for October 1 via One Wish Willow flash frame and Capstone Studios copyright credit in the Fortnitemares 2026 trailer. * Players expect a Nikki skin and One Wish Willow Back Bling based on fan concepts that went viral earlier in 2026. * Fortnitemares 2026 also brings Five Nights at Freddy's, Nightmare on Elm Street, The Purge, Beetlejuice, and Slender Man. Epic Games dropped the Fortnitemares 2026 trailer on September 29 and buried the Fortnite Obsession collab confirmation inside it. A flash frame showed a pair of hands holding the One Wish Willow box. The end-credit reads: "Obsession and related elements Capstone Studios Corp - All Rights Reserved." October 1 is when everything lands with update v42.30. How the Fortnite Obsession collab got confirmed. Two things in the Fortnitemares 2026 trailer sealed it. First, the One Wish Willow - the iconic item from the 2026 horror movie - appeared for a split second with a Fortnite character holding it. Second, the end-credit frame included a Capstone Studios Corp copyright notice tied directly to Obsession. Neither of those details shows up by accident in an official trailer. The One Wish Willow being in Fortnite's hands confirms it enters the game as an item of some kind. The copyright credit confirms the legal partnership between Epic and Capstone Studios is already in place. What Obsession is and why fans wanted the collab. Obsession is a 2026 horror film directed by Curry Barker. The movie centers on the One Wish Willow - a supernatural item that grants wishes with dark consequences. The film performed well enough to build a fanbase that pushed hard for a Fortnite crossover throughout the Chapter 7 Season 4 Override season. Fan concepts for a Nikki skin - the main character - went viral earlier in 2026 and drew significant community attention. The concept included a One Wish Willow Back Bling that matched the movie's visual style. Epic noticed. The Fortnitemares 2026 trailer is the payoff. No full item list has been confirmed beyond the One Wish Willow. Based on the trailer flash and the copyright credit, the collab goes beyond a single cosmetic - the copyright language suggests gameplay integration rather than just a skin drop. A Nikki skin is the most requested item from the community. A One Wish Willow item for use in matches - possibly functioning as a limited-time gameplay mechanic similar to previous Halloween items - fits the movie's concept. No pricing or bundle structure has surfaced yet. Every other Fortnitemares 2026 collab confirmed. The Obsession collab is one piece of a much larger Fortnitemares 2026 lineup. Based on the trailer and confirmed leaks, October 1 also brings: * Five Nights at Freddy's * Nightmare on Elm Street * The Purge * Beetlejuice * Slender Man All of these land with v42.30 on October 1. Fortnitemares 2026 is shaping up as one of the biggest Halloween updates the game has run - multiple major horror IPs arriving in a single update rather than spread across separate drops. October 1, 2026 is the date. Update v42.30 carries everything - Obsession, Five Nights at Freddy's, Nightmare on Elm Street, The Purge, Beetlejuice, and Slender Man all arrive together. No staggered release schedule has been announced. The full Fortnitemares 2026 content drop happens in one update. Full pricing, item details, and gameplay mechanics for the One Wish Willow surface once v42.30 goes live. Check the Item Shop and any new game mechanics that appear in Battle Royale on October 1. Final thoughts. Fortnite Obsession collab is confirmed for October 1 via the Fortnitemares 2026 trailer. One Wish Willow appears in the footage. Capstone Studios copyright credit locks in the partnership. Nikki skin is the community's top request. Five other horror collabs land the same day. October 1 is going to be a big update. As a graduate of journalism and a passionate Web3 advocate, Michael Hajee has been writing about crypto, NFTs, and blockchain gaming for over four years. He specializes in creating insightful articles, content strategies, and community-driven content for the NFT and GameFi space. His commitment to clear, engaging writing helps readers stay informed about the fast-evolving world of Web3. Disclaimer Chainplay is a media platform covering the latest news in cryptocurrency and NFT gaming. The opinions and analyses published on Chainplay are provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. 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