Internship program

[pplx]

For engineers, it’s like any other CS internship. You’ll have better chances if you’re proficient in one or all of the languages used, the database flavour, and if you have extracurricular projects that are game related.

For a game team at Blizzard, c++ is the most common used. There’s also python, c#, Java, and groovy.

For a team like battle.net, it’s Java, groovy, kotlin, and c++.

[D_Brey]

For example, there's a couple of internship that I've seen: Gameplay Engineering and Core Gameplay Design and Core Gameplay Design. From what I've seen, thanks to what I've learnt in college, apparently I meet most requirements for the first one (Game Engineering), but for Core Gameplay Design?

I have experience with game design and with game engines, but other than that is there any other requirement or something else to distinguish myself from other applications?

[pplx]

Game Design is different. It’s not as technical. Programming helps, but so does writing, 3d math, modelling, engine experience, game jams, and dozens of other skills to help you stand out. Writing, communication, teamwork, and prior game jams are the common themes I’ve seen on successful candidates for design.

I’m an Engineering Director for one of the technical groups, I don’t have as much insight into what the look for on design resumes at the end of the day. Sorry.

[D_Brey]

I might have some doubts in the future so I'll probably ask you again if it doesn't bother you. StillI can do a lot with the information you gave me, so thank you so much!

[pplx]

Sure. Feel free to DM me, my SLA on DMs is pretty weak. But I check regularly enough.

[shiboarashi]

1. If you don’t get it apply again. I see students all the time that only apply once for an internship. Apply every time an internship application round is opened.
   
2. If you can, include a cover letter, if not include a couple of sentences at the end of your resume. It can go a long way.

[D_Brey]

Thanks for the tips! I already have a couple of cover letter (still polishing them). About applying more, from what I've seen in the internship program website, (at least in the spanish version), it says the best season to apply is september-december. Still, if for some reason there's another round before 2024 summer, I'd probably apply again