Blizzard Entertainment · 5 hours ago
2026 US Summer Internship - Localization Engineering
Irvine, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerBlizzard Entertainment is dedicated to creating epic entertainment experiences, and they are looking for talented and innovative students to join their team for the 2026 summer internship. Interns will work on meaningful projects that directly impact their teams, while gaining valuable experience in the field of game localization.
MMO GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
As an Engineering Intern at Blizzard, you will immerse yourself in the dynamic field of game localization
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a certificate, 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
A passion for significantly impacting game development
Applicants must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java
Experience working with modern software tools and data-centric technologies
Familiar with contemporary development frameworks
Comfortable handling databases (e.g., SQL), building dashboards, and analyzing data to support project goals
Shows a genuine interest in video games
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
Company
Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes gaming software and computer games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and StarCraft.
Founded in 1991
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Walter Kong
SVP, Head of Development, Live Games/Mobile
Jamie Ortiz
Associate Production Manager, Creative Development
Recent News
2026-01-22
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