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Blizzard Entertainment

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
  • Santa Monica

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a degree, proficient in C++, knowledgeable in 3D math, eager to learn, and have a passion for game development. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
  • You will develop gameplay features, create UI systems, collaborate on multiplayer technology, enhance AI, and build tools for content creators while working with passionate engineers.

Requirements

  • Pursuing an associates, bachelors, masters, or PhD and graduating December 2025 – July 2026
  • Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
  • Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
  • Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
  • Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
  • Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
  • Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
  • Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
  • A passion for significantly impacting game development
  • Candidates must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered
  • Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++
  • Knowledge of mathematics for 3D graphics, particularly linear algebra
  • An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on game side code
  • Proven game programming experience a plus (personal or professional)
  • Proficient in at least one programming language, preferably C++ or C#
  • Knowledge of WPF
  • Understanding of User Interface technologies
  • Strong proficiency in C++
  • An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on game side code
  • A passion for creating something brand new
  • Familiarity with UI fundamentals and practices
  • Experiences with UI Editors is a plus
  • Strong proficiency in C++
  • Knowledge of networking or game networks
  • Proven game programming experience is a plus (personal or professional)
  • Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++
  • Knowledge of mathematics for 3D graphics, particularly linear algebra
  • An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on game side code
  • Understanding of how computers work
  • Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++
  • Knowledge of mathematics for 3D graphics, particularly linear algebra
  • Proven game programming experience is a plus (personal or professional)
  • Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++
  • Familiar with audio tools like Wwise and FMOD
  • Proven game programming experience with audio is a plus (personal or professional)

Responsibilities

  • Partner across teams developing gameplay and features for our games. You will be working on a shipping title, with a mentor, on a team managing multiple projects against competing deadlines. It may be the biggest challenge you have faced, but your strong technical skills, initiative, and commitment will get you through.
  • Help us build the tools we use to create our games. Create user experiences for proprietary tools and provide unique value to a small team of passionate engineers. We help content creators be really creative, really fast.
  • A UI Engineer focuses on one part of the framework within the game engine that the UI will be built upon, and one part the active User Interface our players will see in game. We work on both the underlying code systems that make it work, and all the shiny buttons and menus you interact with!
  • Work with a team that acts as the "technical glue" between back end and user experience. As an Online Technology intern, you will control social systems on our games and implement new systems within multiplayer game features.
  • Work with the team responsible for low level CPU based systems, including but not limited to streaming, audio, animation, physics, memory, and networking.
  • Work with the team to create AI within our games. You’ll help create friendly AI to help the player, enemy AI which the player fights against, and more.
  • Work with the team to make tools to help content creators make audio. In this role, you will see how we create audio reactive to gameplay.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Game Engineering Internship?

The internship lasts for 12 weeks, starting in late May or mid-June.

Are the internships conducted remotely?

No, all internships will be conducted in-person.

What locations are available for this internship?

Potential internship locations include Santa Monica, CA; Irvine, CA; Woodland Hills, CA; Playa Vista, CA; Carlsbad, CA; and Middleton, WI.

What educational qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be pursuing an associates, bachelors, masters, or PhD and graduating between December 2025 and July 2026.

What programming languages should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should be proficient in a programming language, preferably C++ or C#.

Is prior game programming experience required?

While proven game programming experience is a plus, it is not strictly required.

What are the requirements regarding relocation for this internship?

Candidates must be currently residing in the US or be open to relocating to the US, and relocation services are provided for all interns.

What materials are required for application?

Candidates must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered.

Are there any specific technical skills required for the Gameplay Engineering Internship?

Yes, candidates should have knowledge of mathematics for 3D graphics, particularly linear algebra, and a strong eagerness to collaborate and innovate on game side code.

Will interns receive any form of stipend or assistance?

Yes, all interns will receive a living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.

Are there opportunities for professional development during the internship?

Yes, interns will participate in exclusive Learning & Development and social events throughout the internship.

What is the expected pay range for this internship?

The standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 per hour, depending on various factors including experience, performance, and location.

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Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. After establishing the Blizzard Entertainment label in 1994, the company quickly became one of the most popular and well-respected makers of computer games. By focusing on creating well-designed, highly enjoyable entertainment experiences, Blizzard Entertainment has maintained an unparalleled reputation for quality since its inception. At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us. Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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