Game Backend Development Intern

Lightspeed Studios; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios in Auckland, New Zealand seeks a developer to create next-generation game backend solutions using Unreal Engine. The ideal candidate will have a major in computer science and experience optimizing Unreal Engine game servers.

Additional skills in C++, Python, or Go are beneficial. Join our team to be a part of developing high-quality gaming experiences!

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and optimizing Unreal Engine game servers.
• Proficiency with one or more engine systems (Network, Scene/Terrain, Physics) is a plus.
• Ability to write good code in C++, Python, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation game backend solutions based on Unreal Engine.
• Design, evaluate, and code game-related backend services.

Skills

Developing and optimizing Unreal Engine game servers

Proficiency in C++

Ability to learn new skills quickly

Education

Major in computer science or related field

Job description

Business Unit: LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS

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.

Hiring Team

Lightspeed Tech Center is an R&D department under Lightspeed Studios that develops PUBG Mobile and other high‑quality games. The Tech Center leads the research, exploration, and discovery of innovative technologies and provides technical services for all games during all phases of the 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
• 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

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.