Software Engineer - Intern/Co-op - Albany, NY

Rocket Science Group is a multinational team dedicated to delivering player-centric, AAA-quality gaming experiences. They are seeking a Software Engineer Intern or Co-op to develop their skills in a professional environment while implementing technical solutions for game development. Responsibilities Feature Development: Implement and extend gameplay features and systems Debugging: Learn to effectively resolve issues in a team environment Technical Design: Bring creative ideas and solutions to life with collaborative software engineering processes Code Review: Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and set an example of quality code implementation that adheres to coding standards Skills Currently enrolled in College/University Passion for writing code and for video games Solid initial base in at least one programming language Solid communication skills Works well in a team environment Open to learning new workflows and programming languages 2-3 years of College/University programming education Solid foundation with C++ and/or C# Solid math skills Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external teams Strong critical thinking skills and the drive to solve problems and debug programs Strong collaborative skills with a willingness to accept and respond to critical feedback Capacity for self-motivation, the ability to work independently, a willingness to ask questions, and a strong work ethic Passion for video games and knowledge of current industry trends Experience with multiple programming languages Experience with personal or school projects in Unreal, Unity, or Godot Experience designing and implementing features and projects Benefits Paid Federal Holidays Professional Development: We offer opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, internal tech talks, and the chance to learn from specialists with backgrounds from across the games and software development industries. Work-Life Balance: We really believe that home life comes first and we promote a flexible working environment. And as an added bonus: We don’t crunch! Weekly Team Lunches and snacks Fully Equipped Team Lounge, Including our Favourite Consoles and Games A supportive and creative working environment made up of talented and friendly people, as well as the opportunity to work on some pretty cool games and projects Company Overview Rocket Science Group is a group of co-development companies serving video game studios & publishers. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Schenectady, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Rocket Science Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.