About the role#
Join the Story & Franchise Development team as an Animation & Cinematic Tools Engineering Intern. You will support the development of technologies and pipelines that power CG animation workflows. This 12-week internship offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact our animation and visual content systems.
What you'll do#
- Partner with software engineers and technical artists to build tools.
- Automate existing workflows to improve efficiency.
- Improve the systems used to create high-quality animation and visual content.
- Apply new technologies and concepts to solve engineering challenges.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Experience with AI coding harnesses like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.
- Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals.
- Ability to communicate problems, solutions, needs, and priorities effectively.
- Passion for animation, games, graphics, and technology.
- Applicants must submit a resume and code samples.
- C++ experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with scripting or plugin development for tools like Autodesk Maya, SideFX Houdini, or Unreal Engine is a plus.
- Familiarity with current trends in CG technologies.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Irvine, California.
- The program lasts 12 weeks, starting in mid-May or mid-June 2027.
- You must currently reside in the US or be able to relocate yourself to the US.
About Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes computer games. Founded in 1991, the company maintains a global presence with offices in the United States, Singapore, France, the Netherlands, and South Korea. It employs nearly 6,000 people. The studio is known for game franchises such as Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, and Overwatch.
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