Software Engineer - Gears of War - The Coalition: Internship Opportunities

Microsoft • Vancouver, BC

5d • CA$66,700 - CA$70,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Coalition is a flagship first-party studio within Xbox Game Studios and the home to one of gaming’s most critically and commercially acclaimed series, Gears of War. We are a group of diverse and talented individuals working for a common purpose to push the limits of XBOX's entertainment platform and devices. As a studio, we lead from our values and work together to promote respect and inclusion, a growth mindset and grit, all while putting our team first. Our interns are fully immersed in the team, allowing you to learn about multiple areas of game development, collaborate across disciplines, gain hands-on experience with leading game technology and receive mentorship from industry professionals. If you have an interest in gaming and a drive to work on cutting-edge technology at a world-renowned studio - start your journey with us today! At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. The internship is designed not only for you to do great work with the opportunity to learn and grow, but to experience our culture full of diverse community connection, executive engagement, and memorable events. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Please note this application is only for Winter internships based in our Vancouver, Canada office which starts on 11th Jan, 2027 through April, 2027.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Must have at least one (1) semester/term remaining following the completion of the internship.
• One (1) year of programming experience in an object-oriented language.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
• Experience on game related projects either through a university course, past intern experience or on a personal project.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering.
• Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a feature.
• Quickly learns new engineering methods and incorporates them into work processes.
• Seeks feedback and applies internal or industry best practices to improve technical solutions.
• Demonstrates skill in time management and completing software projects in a cooperative team environment.
• Reviews current developments and proactively seeks new knowledge that will improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, and performance of products while also driving consistency in monitoring and operations at scale.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern