Online Services/Backend Intern

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. As a driven team of talented professionals from all around the globe, we want to earn our place as one of the world’s top video-game developers, push narrative boundaries, and build unforgettable stories that set and redefine the standards for the genre

Ever spent hours tracking drowners near Nilfgaard or uncovering every hidden secret in Night City? Or maybe you're just looking for a place to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in a unique gaming industry?

If so, our RED Summer Internship is the perfect opportunity! You'll work alongside experienced professionals, tackle real tasks, and see how things run behind the scenes at our studio. Apply now and take your first step into the world of gamedev.

Please note that your CV must be in English.

Daily responsibilities

• Working with senior engineers and under their guidance on highly available, scalable web services for millions of gamers worldwide.
• Learning modern software development practices from a team of experts in this field.
• Contributing to the web services for CD PROJEKT RED games using best software development practices.
• Participating in the Agile process, including refining tasks, planning with the team, reviewing others' work, and improving the process itself.

Please apply only if you meet all of the following criteria:

• You are at least 18 years old.
• You are a fresh high school graduate or a university student. 
• You are going to reside in Poland throughout the whole internship.
• You are available from the beginning of July until the end of September (40h/week).
• You have a good command of English.

For this role, you should also have:

• You have got experience with Java or other JVM-based languages (internship, school project, open source, personal project).
• You have got an experience with a popular open-source web framework (such as Spring Boot, Quarkus).
• You are aware of software development techniques (such as TDD, SOLID, DDD, and Clean Code).
• You demonstrate discipline and eagerness to learn quickly.

Nice to have

• Being a gamer and generally interested in the gaming industry.
• Familiarity with containerization solutions (such as Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Familiarity with SQL & NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with asynchronous communication (such as RabbitMQ, PubSub, SQS).
• Experience with cloud-based solutions, and microservice architecture (Google Cloud Platform).

Working mode

Work mode: office-first — at least 3 days per week from Warsaw office.

The internship is fully paid under a contract of mandate, running from July to the end of September, with a gross hourly rate of 31.40 PLN. Please note that full availability for the entire duration of the internship is required.

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — ​​canteens.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has  electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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