Intern - Online /Network Software Engineer

Job Description

Online/Network Software Engineer Intern (Apex Legends)

Electronic Arts is looking for high performing students to join our world-class internship experience. Summer 2023 will be better than ever as we bring all interns together on-site for orientation week and prep students for the future ways of work by offering remote and hybrid opportunities depending on your location. For more information about our Next-Gen Program, visit https://www.ea.com/careers/interns-and-university-graduates
Online/Network Software Engineer Intern

Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide.
Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.

Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.

We're looking for an Online/Network Software Engineer Intern to join the Apex Legends team here at Respawn. We are only considering students who will be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in the Summer of 2023 and are slated to graduate in Fall of 2023 or Spring of 2024.

What You'll Do…
• Develop features for the Network and Online Group
• We work on netcode, server performances, matchmaking, anticheat, esport
• Research, evaluate and implement multiplayer code (state replication, multiplayer framework)
• Work closely with designers and gameplay developers to gather requirements and develop features
• Finding bugs in the game and propose solutions

Required Qualifications...
• Currently enrolled in a college, university degree program.
• Available to work full-time hours for 10-12 weeks remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.
• Authorized to work in the US
• You can code in C or C++

Portfolio Requirements...

Provide a link to an online presentation, or attach documents to your resume to showcase your work.

Please apply with as many examples of the following:
• Code from any projects/games/tools you've had major contributions to. Please be sure to describe what work you did if multiple people worked on it.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, please submit your resume and portfolio and we will get back to you once we have reviewed it.

Perks...
• Respawn Internships are paid
• Intern-focused events

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The hourly pay ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the hourly pay range for your specific location.

EA has listed the hourly pay ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

HOURLY PAY RANGES
• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento):
º $16 - $18

The hourly rate is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby (following 1 year of service), medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn4b5m-3-15-202-4-42 in your application.