Programmer Intern — Lost Wanderer Games

Worked as a Programmer Intern at Lost Wanderer Games (London Area, UK · Remote) from April 1st to July 31st, 2026.

Focused on gameplay programming, audio-driven mechanics, animation integration, and narrative event sequencing in Unity (C#).

Technical Contributions & Systems

Audio-Rhythm Mechanics & Synchronization

• FMOD & Koreography Integration: Built and refined rhythm-driven gameplay logic by syncing player input windows and gameplay events directly to audio tracks using FMOD and Koreography.
• Precise Gameplay Timing: Iterated on rhythm callbacks to eliminate input latency and ensure tight, responsive gameplay loops.

Animation & Character Systems

• Root Motion Physics: Implemented character movement driven by animation Root Motion to match rhythm-based locomotion accurately with world geometry.
• Timeline System Integration: Utilized Unity’s Animation Timeline to orchestrate complex cutscenes, cinematic sequences, and scripted gameplay triggers.

Narrative & Flow Implementation

• Narrative Systems: Programmed dialogue progression and story triggers tied into Timeline sequences and rhythm milestones.
• Bug Fixing & Optimization: Debugged existing production systems, refined feature flow, and supported routine performance passes to keep frame rates locked.

Summary Highlights

• Duration: April 2026 – July 2026 (4 Months)
• Location: Remote (London Area, UK)
• Tech Stack: Unity, C#, FMOD, Koreography, Timeline, Root Motion