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Game Backend Development Intern

Tencent · Auckland, New Zealand · Intern · Engineering · Posted 2026-02-22 · Full Time

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About this role

Business Unit

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

  • Design, evaluation and coding of game-related backend services

Who We Look For

  • 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.

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