Maliyo Games is now accepting applications for the 2026 Game Development Internship Program, a paid opportunity designed for creatives looking to gain real-world experience within a professional game studio.
At GameUp Africa, we are deeply committed to bridging the gap between training and industry experience. Following the successful conclusion of the latest GameUp Africa Bootcamp, we are excited to share another career-launching opportunity with you.
From February to May 2026, selected interns will join Maliyo Games’ production team, working on live projects including Safari City and other projects in development. This internship is designed to help you understand how professional game studios operate, how production pipelines work, and what it truly takes to build and ship games at scale.
About the Internship
The Maliyo Games Internship Program is a three-month immersive experience for aspiring game developers, engineers, and artists who want to build their careers in the game industry.
Interns will work directly with experienced professionals across engineering, art, design, and production teams. You will collaborate on live game projects, participate in production cycles, receive feedback on your work, and gain practical experience that goes far beyond classroom learning.
This program is built to prepare you for professional roles in game studios by giving you first-hand exposure to how games are designed, built, tested, and shipped.
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Why You Should Apply
This internship is both a learning opportunity and a career accelerator.
As an intern at Maliyo Games, you will:
- Work alongside experienced game developers, engineers, and artists
- Contribute directly to live game projects, including Safari City
- Learn how professional game studios collaborate and manage production
- Receive mentorship and feedback to strengthen your technical and creative skills
By the end of the program, you will have professional experience that prepares you for roles in game studios, tech companies, and creative production teams.
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Who Is This Internship for?
This game development internship is open to:
- Early-career professionals seeking hands-on studio experience
- GameUp Africa alumni
- Students and recent graduates
- Self-taught game developers and artists
Internship Details
Program Duration: February – May 2026
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
Format: Remote
Available Tracks:
- Engineering / Programming
- Art
- Sound
- UI/UX
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Take the Next Step in Your Game Development Career
If you are passionate about building games and are ready to gain real-world studio experience, this is your opportunity to take your career to the next level.
👉 Apply now for the Maliyo Games 2026 Game Development Internship Program here
Share this opportunity with your friends, classmates, and creative networks who are passionate about pursuing a career in game development.
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