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Software Engineer Intern
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, CA, United States
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The World of Warcraft team is seeking a software engineering intern for summer 2018. Interns can expect to work closely with designers and artists to recognize the shared vision and see it through from concept to completion. The ideal student has a long standing passion for playing games, a strong aptitude for critical thinking and analysis, outstanding people skills, and demonstrated game programming experience (in the personal, educational, or professional arena).
Quest Objectives
• Assist with software development projects on an upcoming World of Warcraft patch in the areas of Server, Engine, Tools, and Gameplay.
Eligibility Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or planning to enroll in Fall 2017
• Returning for at least one more semester or quarter following the Summer 2018 internship
• Able to work fulltime hours for 11 – 12 weeks at the Blizzard office indicated in this job posting between May 2018 – August 2018 or June 2018 – September 2018 (group dates depend on when you get out of school)
• Authorized to work in the US
Level Requirements
• Currently pursuing a degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) and planning to return to school following the internship
• Passion for technology, gaming, and game development
• Passion for and in-depth knowledge of Blizzard games, products, and services
• Demonstrated game programming experience (personal or professional)
• Experience developing and debugging in C++
• Experience programming in at least one scripting language (Lua, Python, Perl, etc.)
• Strong mathematics background (logic, linear algebra, geometry, statistics and probability, etc.)
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms
Recommended Talents
• Majoring in a related field (computer science, computer engineering, real time interactive simulation, etc.)
Quest Items
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us