Microsoft Internship Opportunity Software Engineering Intern 

United Kingdom, England, North Warwickshire 

27094868

Required Qualifications

• A good understanding or passion for computer programming and software creation.
• Some hands-on experience or projects where you've applied your programming skills.
• Familiarity with one or more of these languages: C, C++, or C#.
• You must be legally authorised (have citizenship or a valid visa/work permit) to work in the UK for this position. (Legally authorised = Has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
• Relocation expenses are not provided as part of this role - p

Please note,you don't need to have experience in video game development or be studying it specifically. Also, you don't need any formal diplomas or degrees to apply. We value your skills and enthusiasm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Problem Solving & Growth Mindset.
• Experience with other managed languages (Java etc.).
• A scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl, PowerShell).
• Automated Testing (e.g., NUnit).
• Source Control (git, Perforce, etc.).
• Understanding security over the internet (e.g., https, certificates, PKI).
• Working within a team.
• Experience with commercial game engines like Unreal Engine, Unity, or Godot.
• Web Development (e.g., Azure Services, ASP.NET, React/Vue, other JS/TS Frameworks).
• Cloud deployment (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• CI/CD (e.g., TeamCity, Octopus, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Contribution to an open-source community.
• Game related engineering (e.g., rendering with DirectX/OpenGL, 3D modelling).
• Any other skills you have which you think we would love to see!

How to apply

Please include a copy of your CV with a cover letter and portfolio. We realise that your portfolio may be a work in progress and that’s fine, it’s your potential that will catch our eye. Here are some things you can do to help your portfolio stand out:

• Include things you are genuinely proud of – this is your chance to show off so please make the content easily accessible.
• Demonstrates why you want to work for our team at Rare. We’re a creative lot so it doesn’t have to be a letter, it could be a video, comic, or even a game!

Key Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and iterate on tools, apps, and technologies in conjunction with other Engineers, Designers, Artists, and Testers.
• Identify and surface risks in the areas that are being worked on.
• Research and develop software systems to support the development of our products in conjunction with other Engineers.
• Solve problems through the application of sound engineering practice.
• Continuously work to minimise technical debt and maintenance hazards.
• Deploying and running services in an Azure environment.