Programming Internship at Bulkhead
About the company:
Who we are
Bulkhead is a trailblazing video game development studio based in the vibrant city of Derby, UK. Founded in 2015, our studio quickly grew to over 100 talented team members. We are housed in Cardinal Square, a modern, highly accessible workspace that fosters creativity and innovation. Our team is a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds, united by a shared passion for creating exceptional video game experiences.
What we do / our mission
At Bulkhead, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of video game development. Our mission is to create games that entertain, challenge, and inspire our players. We pride ourselves on our ability to blend creativity with technology, resulting in games that are not just fun to play but also visually stunning and engaging.
Working at Bulkhead
Working at Bulkhead means being part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. Our culture is continuous learning and development, with ample personal and professional growth opportunities. We support a 4-day work week, believing that a healthy work-life balance leads to greater productivity and creativity.
Team Benefits
At Bulkhead, we offer a range of benefits designed to support our team members both inside and outside of work:
- We were the first studio in the UK with over 100+ employees to support a 4-day work week, aiming to give our staff more time for personal development.
- Flexible working hours
- Comprehensive private healthcare for you and your family, including dental and optical care and mental health support.
- Enhanced pension contributions and life assurance for financial security.
- Generous parental leave policies, including paternity leave for new pet parents.
- Financial and advisory relocation support for those moving closer to our Derby offices.
- A vibrant social life with incredible company socials and easy access to the beautiful Peak District.
Description of the position:
Job located in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
This internship is due to start in the summer of 2025 and will be for 12 months. Applications will close at the end of January 2025.
We’re currently looking for a promising programming student to join our studio at the intern level to work on our AAA Multiplayer All Out Warfare Shooter ‘WARDOGS’.
The successful candidate is someone who will have confidence in their abilities and a passion for learning and video games!
As our intern Programmer at BULKHEAD, you will be working closely with our game development team having responsibility for your work and flexibility in how you approach problems within a relaxed environment. You will also work closely with other members of your team from all disciplines, to create a game that we are proud of.
//RESPONSIBILITIES
-Iterate on existing features and mechanics
-Solve problems in a creative but efficient way
-Write extensible, stable, efficient code
//REQUIRED SKILLS
-Have a strong grasp of C++, software design, programming and debugging
-A desire to overcome difficult hurdles
-A strong desire to learn new skills
-A strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and constantly improve
-Excellent team working skills
-Excellent written and verbal communication
-Flexibility and an ability to adapt to new and multiple tasks
//PREFERRED SKILLS
-Experience in Unreal Engine
-Have the ability to drive and contribute to all aspects of a game
-Familiarity with 3D maths for games
-A familiarity with multiplayer game programming
-Good problem-solving skills