Software Development Intern (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Software Development Intern (Gamedev): Contributing to the development and maintenance of online services for major franchises like Call of Duty with an accent on backend infrastructure, automation, and platform scalability. Focus on integrating multiplayer features, managing Kubernetes clusters, and solving complex engineering challenges in a high-load production environment.

Location: Must be based in Shanghai, China

Company

Demonware is an hirify.global studio dedicated to building and hosting online services for world-class video game franchises.

What you will do

• Integrate multiplayer features into major game titles.
• Develop plugins and extend internal automation frameworks.
• Build core features for allocation and provisioning systems.
• Scale and support the Kubernetes platform across multiple data centers.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement engineering solutions for system stability.
• Participate in design and code reviews.

Requirements

• Must be based in Shanghai
• Excellent programming skills and understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Familiarity with Linux and source control systems like git.
• Strong debugging and analytical problem-solving skills.
• English: Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts required.

Nice to have

• Understanding of SQL-based databases like MySQL.
• Knowledge of networking technologies including TCP and UDP.
• Experience with security, scalability, and REST web services.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Go.
• Experience with multi-platform software development.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to have a significant impact on production code early in the internship.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on openness and knowledge sharing.
• Exposure to large-scale distributed systems and high-concurrency challenges.
• Work alongside experienced engineers on world-renowned gaming franchises.