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Aghanim

Integration Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80 - $110/hr

... developer tools * Experience working with game developers, publishers, or gaming platforms ... Experience with analytics tools (Google Analytics, PostHog) * Knowledge of mobile app ecosystems ...

Xsolla Inc.

AI-First Engineering Intern

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... game developers - in collaboration with senior engineers and fellow interns across regions. What You'll Do * Internal AI initiatives - help unlock AI tooling and integrations across Xsolla faster ...

Xsolla

AI-First Engineering Intern

Los Angeles, CA

$20 - $25/hr

This isn't a shadow-and-observe internship. You'll ship code that goes to customers - internal teams or external players and game developers - working closely with senior engineers and fellow interns ...

Xsolla

AI-First Engineering Intern

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

This isn't a shadow-and-observe internship. You'll ship code that goes to customers - internal teams or external players and game developers - working closely with senior engineers and fellow interns ...

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What is an internship Google game developer?

An Internship Google Game Developer is a student or recent graduate who works with Google’s game development teams to assist in designing, developing, and testing video games or interactive experiences. This internship provides hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, coding languages, and collaborative project workflows. Interns often contribute to various aspects of the game development process, including programming, art, user experience, and quality assurance. The role offers mentorship from experienced professionals and opportunities to learn about the latest technologies in gaming. It’s an excellent way to gain practical skills and build a portfolio for a career in game development.

What types of projects and technologies can I expect to work with during a Google game developer internship?

As a Google Game Developer intern, you’ll typically contribute to projects involving game design, development, and testing using technologies such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and Google Cloud tools. Interns often collaborate closely with experienced engineers and designers, participating in brainstorming, coding, and debugging sessions. The projects may range from prototyping new gameplay features to optimizing game performance for various platforms. This hands-on experience allows you to build your technical skills while learning how large-scale games are created and maintained within a collaborative environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an internship Google game developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship Google Game Developer, you generally need a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, programming languages like C++, Java, or Python, and a passion for game development. Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal, version control systems like Git, and coursework or certifications in game design are typically expected. Creativity, problem-solving abilities, and strong teamwork skills help interns stand out in collaborative and innovative environments. These skills ensure effective contribution to game projects, smooth collaboration with teams, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced tech setting.

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Developer Relations Engineer, Gaming

Google

Mountain View, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New

Google rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 103 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 246 rated software companies

Job description

Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of work experience in a technical role (e.g., software engineering, solutions consultant, etc.) or equivalent technical experience.
  • 2 years of experience in game development based on unity, unreal, or C/C /C# custom game engines.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience scripting and tooling in Android development environments such as Renderdoc, Perfetto, Frame Pacing API, SurfaceFlinger, GFX Reconstruct and Android GPU Inspector.
  • Knowledge of rendering and GPU pipelines such as OpenGL ES, Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX.
  • Ability to be comfortable to advocate with both internal teams and external partners.
  • Ability to take ownership of solutions and exert influence without authority.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize data into useful formats and bring actionable insights through effective communication.

About the job
Passionate people are everywhere at Google. In Developer Relations, we get excited to collaborate and connect with the communities that love technology as much as we do. Part community manager and part developer advocate, Developer Relations Engineers collaborate with developers at conferences and online, and advocate for developers interests internally at Google. Not afraid to be hands-on, you write sample code and client libraries as well as participate in developer forums and support queues to troubleshoot and debug coding problems developers encounter. Internally, you work with product engineering teams to improve our products by conveying feedback from developers, reviewing API designs and testing new features.
With your technical expertise, you drive strategy around fostering a community of developers who work with Google technologies. An ardent advocate for these developers, you represent their voice internally to our Product Managers and serve as their Google support in application development and technology implementation.
Android is Google's mobile operating system powering more than 3 billion devices worldwide. Android is about bringing computing to everyone in the world. We believe computing is a super power for good, enabling access to information, economic opportunity, productivity, connectivity between friends and family and more. We think everyone in the world should have access to the best computing has to offer. We provide the platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and developers to build compelling computing devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, wearables, etc) that run the best apps/services for everyone in the world.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities
  • Work with game developers and game engines in the Americas region to support exciting new product integrations on Android devices.
  • Optimize AA/AAA game titles, resolve engineering problems with Google technologies and scale the knowledge to improve the overall gaming ecosystem.
  • Advocate for game developers internally and influence Google developer product strategy by working with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Business Development, Public Relations, and other cross-functional teams.
  • Drive regular, engineering-focused workshops and meetings with developers to optimize the gaming experience and resolve complex technical problems at a scale of millions of users.

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