US 2026 Summer Internships - DevOps Engineering - Xbox Advertising
About The Position
Xbox Advertising builds the player-first, full-stack monetization technology that powers advertising across Xbox surfaces and ad-supported gameplay. We enable meaningful player engagement, publisher success, and platform growth by delivering trusted, high-quality ad experiences at global scale. Backed by Xbox and Microsoft, our platform blends deep gaming insights, privacy-forward data, and world-class engineering to make Xbox Ads the most effective and trusted ad platform in gaming. We are looking for talented and innovative students to join us for summer 2026. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team. Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty® and Overwatch® Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft®, Call of Duty®, and StarCraft®. The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. King strives to be a place where everyone can be their most authentic self. We recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion is a vital and continuous conversation, and that change only happens when we all come together. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. Making the World Playful is our mission – it’s the thread that connects our people, our players, and our passion for our games. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love a bit of fun? Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily. But our players aren’t the only ones that can level-up. We’re always looking for ways to champion each other and make what’s already great, even better. So, if this feels like a fun way to spend your days, and you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful. A pplications needs to be in English. Discover King at careers.king.com
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating December 2026 – July 2027
- Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
- Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
- Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
- Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
- Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
- Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
- Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
- Applicants must apply with a resume to be considered
- Currently pursuing a degree in computer science (or equivalent field)
- Experience with Python and Golang
- Experience with Linux
- Experience with networking
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Kubernetes operational platforms, CI/CD automation, and cloud governance is a plus
- Exposure to DevOps engineering through personal projects, school projects, or employment is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support the Platform Engineering team as they oversee how infrastructure is provisioned, secured, and operated across environments
- Work on real production-adjacent platform initiatives that reduce operational risk and improve developer experience.
- Design a solution, implement it in code, pilot it with a small set of teams/services, and ship documentation with a rollout plan
- Interns will learn how to turn an ambiguous platform problem into a shipped, measurable outcome
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
- 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
- Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.
- All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement).
- Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
