Game Backend Development Intern
Summary
Internship at Lightspeed Studios' Tech Center (Tencent, makers of PUBG Mobile) in Auckland: develop next-generation game backend solutions on Unreal Engine, designing and coding game-related backend services. Suited to CS students who code well (C++/Python/Go a plus) and learn fast.
Business Unit
LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.
About the Hiring Team
Lightspeed Tech Center is a R&D department under Lightspeed Studios which develop PUBG Mobile and other high-quality games. Our Tech Center leads the research, exploration, and discovery of innovative technologies and provides technical services for all games during all phases of life cycle, including engine, audio, QA, AI, next generation game, technical cooperation, etc.
What the Role Entails
Develop next-generation game backend solutions based on Unreal Engine
Design, evaluation and coding of game-related backend services
Who We Look For
Major in computer science or a related field
Experience in developing and optimizing Unreal Engine game servers and proficiency with one or more of the engine systems (Network, Scene/Terrain, Physics) is a plus
An ability to write good code in your favorite programming language (experience with C++/Python/Go may be helpful)
Willingness and ability to learn new skills fast
Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent
As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.