Gameplay and Tools Engineering Intern - Summer 2024
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
For the past 25 years Monolith Productions has been obsessed with delivering a unique gaming experience for our fans. Starting with Blood, our very first title – all the way to our most recent offering, Middle-earth: Shadow of War, we are constantly pushing the envelope to combine innovative gameplay, inventive narratives, cutting edge tech & AI, and stunning visuals. We are challenging ourselves even further to ensure that our next project is going to be our best yet. That’s where you come in – for us to achieve that, we need the best and brightest talent the industry has to offer. Help us create our next AAA title.
The Job
Join the Wonder Woman team and help bring an iconic DC Superhero to life!
Be a part of our team and help contribute to core game systems with player-facing impact, such as combat, character movement, camera, and Monolith's award-winning Nemesis systems!
This opportunity would be on either the Gameplay team or the Tools team.
Working as a member of the Gameplay team, you will partner with our design and art teams to build and expand game systems using our proprietary game engine.
Working as a member of the Tools team, you will partner with technical artists and designers to expand and develop the tools they need to maintain their creative process.
Come work with our highly collaborative team, and help us deliver a superhero experience as epic as Wonder Woman herself!
The Daily
- Write C++ code in a data-driven, proprietary engine
- Collaborate closely with design and art to build core gameplay experiences
- Work with team leadership to breakdown feature work into actionable, schedulable steps
- Write concise documentation for code and complex systems
The Essentials
- Currently enrolled as a student working towards a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field (proof of enrollment will be required if selected for an internship).
- Must be a rising Junior or Senior
- Preferred 3.0 GPA
- Experience in recent versions of C++
- Experience working and debugging in a well-known IDE, such as Visual Studio or Rider
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Understanding of common game development concepts and systems
Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.
The Nice to Haves
- Deep knowledge of C++ language concepts
- Passion for gaming or game development
- Prior experience working in a 3D game engine (Unreal, Unity, etc.)
- Understanding of mathematics concepts commonly used in gaming, including linear algebra and trigonometry
- Understanding of development against console platforms (Xbox, PS, etc.)
About Our Program
WBD's Intern Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future.
Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:
- Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field
- Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans
- Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more
- Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables
- Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network
- A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture
What you can expect to take away from this internship:
- Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had
- The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes
- Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career
- Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure
And finally, what to know before applying:
- Our Summer 2024 internship program is 11 weeks long, commencing June 3rd - August 16th.
- Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a hybrid capacity.
- Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.
- The application deadline is October 27th. After this date, we cannot guarantee your application will be reviewed for the position.
We are interviewing through Fall 2023 on a rolling basis. A Warner Bros. Discovery Intern team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $31 per hour USD.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skillset, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $43,680.00 - $81,120.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.