Game Backend Development Intern

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New Zealand-Auckland Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted November 19, 2025 Last posted November 19, 2025
Job description

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LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

About the Hiring Team

Lightspeed Tech Center is a R&D department under Lightspeed Studios which develop PUBG Mobile and other high-quality games. Our Tech Center leads the research, exploration, and discovery of innovative technologies and provides technical services for all games during all phases of life cycle, including engine, audio, QA, AI, next generation game, technical cooperation, etc.

What the Role Entails

  • Develop next-generation game backend solutions based on Unreal Engine
  • Design, evaluation and coding of game-related backend services

Who We Look For

  • Major in computer science or a related field
  • Experience in developing and optimizing Unreal Engine game servers and proficiency with one or more of the engine systems (Network, Scene/Terrain, Physics) is a plus
  • An ability to write good code in your favorite programming language (experience with C++/Python/Go may be helpful)
  • Willingness and ability to learn new skills fast

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

About this role

Summary

Develop and optimize game backend solutions using Unreal Engine and programming skills

Job title

Game Backend Development Intern

Experience level

student or entry level

Industry

software

Location requirements

remote work allowed in Auckland, New Zealand

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

unreal enginec++pythongo

Preferred skills

networkphysicsscene/terrain

Specializations

game developmentbackend servicesunreal engine
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Auckland, New Zealand

Remote City