Software Engineer Intern, C++ Blizzard Tech Irvine Internship Term: Summer 2019 SOFTWARE ENGINEER INTERN, C++ Greetings, students! Were geared up here to offer another round of epic internship experiences in 2019. 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 youre 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 Hone your C++ skills, bring your passion for gaming and technology, and join Blizzard Tech on its mission to produce the most epic online gaming experiences ever! Blizzard Tech C++ Interns are responsible for creating new (and improving existing) applications in a high-load, high-availability environment. Youll focus heavily on server-side programming, while interfacing with many other roles and disciplines to create our applications. This position will land in one of our Technical Platform teams which include; Battle.net, Web & Mobile, and Information Technologies. These teams do not make games, but they are an integral part of every game that Blizzard Entertainment makes. If selected, youll be at the center of all Blizzards epic entertainment experiences! Each team consists of designers, program managers, researchers, analysts, writers, and engineers, who are driven by a singular purpose: to build epic experiences. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS * Currently enrolled in a college or university * Returning for at least one more semester or quarter following the summer 2019 internship * Able to work fulltime hours for 11 12 weeks at the Blizzard office indicated in this job posting between May 2019 August 2019 or June 2019 September 2019 (group dates depend on when you get out of school) * Authorized to work in the US LEVEL REQUIREMENTS * Passion for technology, gaming, and software development * Familiarity with all Blizzard Entertainment video games and intellectual properties * Programming experience (personal or professional), including experience with C++ * Analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging skills * Knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures and design patterns * Experience working with modern databases and RDBMSs * Working towards computer science, mathematics, or related degree RECOMMENDED TALENTS * Multiple different programming languages, web frameworks, containers, and data stores * Familiar with server-side architectural concepts (message queuing, caching, clustering, state management, RPC, events, asynchrony, multi-threading, etc) * Experience working in very high-load environments * Experience working in a team environment on multiple projects QUEST ITEMS * Resume * Cover Letter WARNING! Applications that do not include all of the required materials will not be considered. Were serious about this due to the volume of applications we receive, we only have time to consider complete submittals. 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. 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. Weve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunities 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! Submit your application no later than November 30, 2018.