Anticheat Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
Electronic Arts2 days ago
Austin, TX, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Develop backend services, tools, and automated testing solutions for game security and anti-cheat systems.
- Write, test, review, debug, and improve the reliability of software with guidance from mentors and teammates.
- Design and prototype backend applications, modules, and tools that protect EA games against cheating.
- Work with APIs, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure to support scalable and reliable services.
- Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, design reviews, demos, and an end-of-internship project presentation.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a bachelor’s program in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field and return to the program after the internship.
- Be enrolled in an accredited degree program and scheduled to graduate no earlier than December 2027.
- Have coursework or project experience with at least one modern programming language, such as Rust, C/C++, or Java.
- Have familiarity with Git and basic software testing.
- Have exposure to web applications, APIs, or cloud services through coursework, projects, or a previous internship.
- Be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States during the internship.
- Preferred qualifications include a passion for video games, an end-to-end project, clear communication, receptiveness to feedback, collaboration across time zones, and curiosity about software usability.
Benefits
- Summer 2027, 12-week internship.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
- EA benefits may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, and complimentary games.
About Electronic Arts
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