Cloud Distributed Systems Backend Intern, GeForce NOW - Fall 2026
About The Position
GeForce NOW is NVIDIA's Cloud Gaming service, streaming games at the highest quality to any and every user, regardless of their device type and capabilities - low-end PCs, Macs, or mobile devices. Using the most sophisticated GPUs and Nvidia proprietary software, GeForce NOW transforms the gaming experience with always up-to-date games on always the latest hardware, a streaming experience rivaling that of a local PC, and near-instant launch – just click and play! For more details, see http://www.geforce.com/geforce-now. We are looking for a System Software Engineering Intern who sees the big picture of Cloud Computing and is deeply technical, creative, and hands-on. You will design, build, and deploy highly scalable cloud-based solutions for GeForce NOW. You will require a deep understanding of programming languages, distributed systems, multi-threading, and most importantly, cloud services. Your work will craft scalable and efficient cloud services to drive Visual Computing, Deep Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in Computer Science or related technical field from an accredited University/College.
- Strong initiative, passion for learning, collaborative interpersonal skills, and adaptability to new technology.
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design.
- Experience building RESTful APIs with Java Spring Boot.
- Familiarity with Linux or other Unix-based environments.
- Experience with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra or Firebase, plus caching solutions like Redis or Valkey.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to show examples of technical projects you have worked on.
- Experience with Golang or Python.
- Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, ECS, or OpenStack.
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Responsibilities
- Work on microservices and APIs to support a scalable gaming infrastructure.
- Own an internship-long project from start to finish, presenting your results to the leadership team.
- Collaborate with product, platform, and operations teams to deliver your project while developing cross-functional skills.
- Work with your mentor to build technical skills and explore career paths.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Generous benefits package
- Intern benefits
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Career Level
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