Intern Engineer - Game Engine System

About the role

Huawei Canada’s Software‑Hardware System Optimization Lab is seeking a motivated intern to work on Unreal Engine extensions for consumer‑grade gaming and multimedia applications. You will design, develop, and maintain high‑quality plugins that enhance core engine functionality and integrate AI/ML capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust C++ plugins for Unreal Engine.
• Integrate external AI and Machine Learning libraries such as CANN into the engine workflow.
• Integrate and maintain third‑party SDKs (video, audio, networking, analytics) ensuring stability and performance.
• Extend and optimise Unreal Engine core systems to meet project‑specific demands.
• Build tools and editor extensions within Unreal Editor to streamline designers’ and artists’ workflows.
• Diagnose and resolve system‑level bugs and performance bottlenecks from low‑level engine code to high‑level integrations.
• Provide technical support and documentation for the engine, plugins, and integrated systems.

Required profile

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ and deep understanding of Unreal Engine programming paradigms (UObject, delegates, modules, build system).
• Experience integrating external C/C++ libraries into large codebases.
• Proficiency in debugging, profiling, and performance optimisation using tools such as Unreal Insights, RenderDoc, and platform‑specific profilers.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• C++
• Unreal Engine (UObject, delegates, modules, build system)
• CANN (AI/ML library integration)
• Third‑party SDK integration (video, audio, networking, analytics)
• Debugging and profiling tools (Unreal Insights, RenderDoc)
• Python for tooling and automation (optional)