Digital Media Job Program: Junior 3D Game Developer Intern
Edmonton Screen is wrking with vrCAVE to recruit a recent post-secondary graduate as a Junior 3D Game Developer to work on their suite of virtual reality projects. Working alongside local post-secondary institutions, this initiative provides emerging talent with a six-month paid placement to gain critical industry experience while lowering the operational risk for growing local studios.
Program Overview: Digital Media Job Program
Edmonton Screen's new pilot program, the Digital Media Job Program, is a strategic workforce development initiative designed to facilitate the transition of emerging talent into Edmonton's digital media and technology sectors. Recognizing that recent post-secondary graduates often encounter barriers to entry due to experiential requirements, this program serves as a collaborative bridge between regional educational institutions and local interactive digital media studios.
Through this initiative, Edmonton Screen provides financial incentives and administrative support to local studios, mitigating the risk associated with onboarding new talent. The program funds structured, paid placements of up to six months, giving participants the opportunity to secure hands-on industry experience, develop robust portfolio assets, and establish permanent employment pathways within the region.
Placement Opportunity: Junior 3D Game Developer Intern
vrCAVE is expanding its Virtual Reality products line-up. We are searching for energized team members who are excited about developing in this cutting-edge field. We are looking for a Junior 3D Game developer to turn game ideas into code in a fast moving, innovative environment. The position involves various aspects of game development; from concept to finished product including coding, programming, audio, design, visual arts, production, troubleshooting, and technical support.
Responsibilities
- Use Unreal Engine’s blueprint scripting engine to help build VR games
- Add crucial features to extend the capabilities of the VR application in C++
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting
- Contribute to the design features of the game
- Validate and verify all coding deliverables to assure quality
- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation
- Maintain code, and fix bugs of content offered through vrCAVE
Requirements
Requirements
- Must be a recent graduate (within past 12 months) from an Edmonton post-secondary institution with a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field
- Strong skills in one or more aspects of 3D game creation, including: 3D computer graphics, game modding/scripting, etc.
- Knowledge of computer programming in a language like C++, Python, or similar
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
- Interest and eagerness in exploring new technology
- Motivation to learn, and perseverance in solving complex issues
The following are considered an asset
- Experience in working with a modern game engine: (particularly Unreal Engine, but experience with Unity, Source Engine, etc. also an asset)
- Experience with 3D content production tools such as Blender 3D, 3dsmax, Maya, etc.
- Experience with Photoshop or other image editing software
- Some experience with version control (particularly Git)
- Experience working with multiplayer video game client-server architecture
- Up-to-date with the latest gaming trends, techniques, best practices and technologies
- Have made a video game before (or a game mod)
- High level knowledge of game design
- Hands-on experience developing applications in Python and Javascript
- Experience developing web applications with the Django framework
- Experience in customer support and troubleshooting
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (6 months), with possibility of extension.
Education: Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience: Game development or programming: entry-level / recent graduate (some previous game development expereince preferred, but not required)
Work Location: Hybrid in Downtown Edmonton (in-person on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, and remotely on Tuesday and Thursday)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover email to [email protected] by July 19, 2026.
About vrCAVE
vrCAVE is a rapidly growing software startup company that has developed its own multiplayer virtual reality platform which is licensed to entertainment operators around the world. We have over 270 partner locations around the world using our products.