Game Backend Development Intern

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios in Auckland, New Zealand, is hiring a backend engineer to build next-generation game services. You will contribute to Unreal Engine-based server infrastructure, designing and coding scalable backend components for multiplayer experiences.

You should have a computer science background and experience with Unreal Engine servers; proficiency in C++/Python/Go is beneficial. We value fast learners and collaborative problem solving within a passionate game development team.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience developing Unreal Engine game servers and familiarity with engine systems (Network, Scene/Terrain, Physics).
• Proficiency in C++, Python or Go is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation game backend solutions based on Unreal Engine.
• Design, evaluation and coding of game-related backend services.

Skills

Unreal Engine

Backend development

C++/Python/Go

Education

Computer science degree or related field

Job description

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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.