Job Details

Full Time - On-Site, Solana Beach, CA

About the Company:

The Forge Interactive, Inc. is a real-time graphics think-tank. For over 16 years, we've specialized in custom game engines, cutting-edge rendering solutions, and offering expert game engine consulting and programming services within the entertainment industry.

An internship at The Forge Interactive means being a part of a tight-knit team and working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry around the world.

Must be based in San Diego, CA, or willing to relocate.

Key Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with modern GPU rendering techniques and interest in exploring compute shaders for performance optimization.
• Some hands-on experience (through coursework or personal projects) with graphics APIs such as Metal, Vulkan, or DirectX 12.
• Demonstrated passion for graphics programming. Experience developing rendering features, shaders, or small engine components is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing for multiple platforms across varying hardware capabilities.
• Active personal or open-source development projects.
• Enthusiasm for tackling complex technical challenges using open-source rendering frameworks.
• Familiarity with compute shader optimization techniques.

What You'll Learn and Experience:

This internship is a hands-on opportunity to grow your technical expertise while working alongside industry veterans. You'll gain:

• Deep insight into modern rendering pipelines and how to optimize them for real-world applications.
• Practical experience with cutting-edge GPU technologies across multiple APIs and hardware platforms.
• Mentorship from senior graphics engineers who have contributed to some of the most technically advanced projects in the industry.
• Exposure to professional game engine development workflows and best practices for writing clean, performant, and scalable code.

What We are Looking For:

• Driven and Impact-Focused: You care about results, delivering quality work that makes a real difference.
• Technical Problem Solvers: You love a good challenge, bringing clarity and precision to complex systems.
• Collaborative and Self-Motivated: You communicate openly, work well with others, and can take ownership when it's your turn to lead.
• Forward-Thinking: You stay curious, anticipate what's next, and help push both our tech and our team to new levels.

What We Offer:

• Free Housing and Relocation Assistance
• Time Off: Inclusive of major U.S. holidays and a 3-week winter break at year's end.
• Engaging Projects: Opportunities to contribute to exciting, cutting-edge game development initiatives.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive, inclusive environment where every voice matters.
• Team-Building Activities: Monthly team meals and biannual company events to celebrate our shared success.
• Modern Workspace: A beautiful, state-of-the-art office stocked with snacks, coffee, and tea.

The Forge Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.