Software Engineering Intern, Game Websites

Job Description

2020 SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERN, GAME WEBSITES

*NOTE - This specific intern role is located in our Austin, TX office

Greetings, students! We’re geared up here to offer another round of epic internship experiences in 2020. The internship program offers the opportunity to pause your studies for one summer and work side-by-side with Blizzard Entertainment employees in your area of interest, doing real work that oftentimes ends up in production. As such, we hold you to the same high standards as anybody else in the company.

Just like our gameplay experiences, Blizzard internships are a fully immersive experience. We want interns who are enthusiastic about what they want to do for a living and excited to come in every day to learn and contribute in this hyper-creative atmosphere. Being fully engaged with our team also means communicating effectively and maintaining an open mind - one that is receptive to feedback and able to adapt and grow. Your hobbies and interests can also play in your favor. Passion for technology, gaming, game development, and an in-depth knowledge of Blizzard games, products, and services will always be a plus with us, regardless of the position you’re applying for. Be passionate about who you are, be into our industry, and be willing to go all-in and embrace this opportunity to the fullest!

QUEST OBJECTIVES

The Battle.net & Online Products Game Websites teams develop websites that provide epic out-of-game experiences for players of all Blizzard games. As a web development intern, you will be building exciting and engaging content experiences for players around the world. Our websites use Node.js and React. If you know web development and are passionate about the online experience, the Battle.net & Online Products Game Websites teams are the right place for you to learn and grow.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in a college or university
• Returning for at least one more semester or quarter following the summer 2020 internship
• Able to work fulltime hours for 11 – 12 weeks at the Blizzard office indicated in this job posting between May 2020 – August 2020 or June 2020 – September 2020 (group dates depend on when you get out of school)
• Authorized to work in the US

LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Familiar with Website Development
• Experience programming in Node.js and React, CSS, and HTML
• Comfortable collaborating on software tasks with team members
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for web technology

RECOMMENDED TALENTS

• Passion for video games
• Experience with AWS
• Familiar with git or other SCM
• Eye for website design, and managing performance on websites
• Coursework in data structures and algorithms

QUEST ITEMS

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion 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 an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences...ever. Join us!

Please submit your application no later than December 2, 2019.