Software Engineering Intern

Rare, an Xbox Game Studio under Microsoft, is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for a 12-month internship at their Midlands campus. This role offers a diverse experience across multiple engineering disciplines, including Pipeline, Live Services, and Site Reliability Engineering. You'll work on various aspects from C# tooling to Azure microservices supporting games like Sea of Thieves.

The position combines hands-on development with mentorship from industry experts, offering real-world experience in game development infrastructure. You'll contribute to bespoke tooling applications, features integrating with Xbox Live, PlayFab, and Azure, all while working in a collaborative studio environment.

This internship is perfect for aspiring software engineers passionate about gaming and technology, offering exposure to modern development practices including CI/CD, cloud services, and game engine development. While game development experience isn't required, enthusiasm and programming skills are essential.

The role provides comprehensive benefits and learning opportunities, with flexibility to align your career goals with various technical disciplines. You'll be part of a welcoming team that values diverse perspectives and supports professional growth through hands-on experience with cutting-edge gaming technology.