Software Engineer Intern

Riot Games

Posted 14 days ago

Internship

Austin, Texas

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will design, build, and maintain applications using .Net Core and integrate third-party software or hardware. They will collaborate with leaders and engineers to gather requirements and execute projects from start to finish.

Qualifications

You are a rising senior or graduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. You should have exposure to one or more object-oriented programming languages and understand Agile teams and the Software Development Life Cycle. Experience working with databases is also expected.

Must Have Skills for ATS

C#

Java

JavaScript

Python

Agile Teams

Software Development Life Cycle

.Net Core

Job Description

About the role

We are looking to add a Software Engineering Intern to our Austin office. This is a summer internship, expected to last 10-weeks, with an average of 40-hours per week. It is our goal to provide a collaborative work environment that allows our interns to take ownership of their projects, experiment and ask questions.

Essential Functions

The Software Engineering Internship at Riot pushes Software Engineers to tackle projects from start to finish with the help of Senior Developers along the way. You will be tasked with your own project(s) and be given the tools to succeed.

Project activities will involve the following:

  • Communicate with Leaders across the organization to gather project requirements
  • Collaborating with developers and engineers to design, build, and maintain applications
  • Assisting in building applications for various platforms using common frameworks (.Net Core)
  • Build integrations to communicate with third party software or hardware

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to report to our Austin office at least 4-days a week for the duration of the internship
  • Exposure to one or more object-oriented languages (C#, Java, JavaScript, Python)
  • Exposure to Agile Teams and foundational understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
  • Experience working with databases

Education and Experience 

  • Rising Seniors or Graduate Student in Computer Science or Engineering
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher

Compensation and Benefits 

  • Competitive pay, employer perks, and flexible scheduling
  • Apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems, gaining hands-on experience in various Software Engineering tasks
  • Learn about the exciting world of Bitcoin from industry leaders
  • Gain exposure to presenting to management and executives within the company
  • Build lasting relationships with mentors and leaders
  • Upon successful completion of internship, a strong letter of recommendation.

Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Riot Games

Since 2006, Riot Games has stayed committed to changing the way video games are developed, published, and supported for players. From our first title, League of Legends, to 2020’s VALORANT; we have strived to evolve the community with growth in Esports, and expansion from games into entertainment. Players are the foundation of Riot's community and because of them, we’re able to reach new heights. Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 4,500+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide. Riot has been featured on numerous lists including Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” “25 Best Companies to Work in Technology,” “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials,” and “50 Best Workplaces for Flexibility.” Riot Games recruiters will never ask for money or request sensitive information, and they'll always reach out from an @riotgames.com email address. You can learn more about Riot’s interview process here: https://www.riotgames.com/en/work-with-us/interviewing-at-riot/interview-process

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