2026 US Summer Internships Backend Engineering Xbox Advertising
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 50
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title:
2026 US Summer Internships - Backend Engineering - Xbox AdvertisingRequisition ID:
R026759Job Description:
XboxAdvertisingbuildsthe 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 atglobalscale. 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.
TheXbox Advertisingads engineering team is an impactful team of problem solvers who are constantly reviewing how and why we do things andlearningfrom each other. We are experimental trying out new tech and ideas and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We are passionate some might even say quirky and while we love what we do our lives are about more than work. We love creating the best player experience!
We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for summer2026. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience.Wellprovide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directlyimpacttheteam.
Internship Program Requirements:
Currently enrolled in anassociates bachelors or masters degree program and graduating December 2026 June 2027
Available toparticipatein a 12-week internship starting late-May or mid-June
Currentlyresidingin the US or open torelocatingoneself to the US
Exhibits learning agility;has the ability tothink 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 engagedseeksto learn andis able tomanage time effectively
Applicants must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered
Internship Positions:
Thisinternshipwill beconducted in-person in San Francisco CA.Hosting managers willdeterminewhen and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have theoptionto 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.
Backend Engineering Internship
Responsibilities:
Design and develop a highly scalable available and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day
Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems
Collaborate with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects
Translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation
Requirements:
Pursuing degree in computer science or a related technical field
Demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java
Experience working with Database systems
Working/General knowledge in Java JMeter and performance engineering
Exposure and understanding of the overall architecture of systems
Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS
Knowledge and experience in CI/CD test automation Jenkins Gradle and related technologies
Experience withopen sourcetechnologies like Docker Kubernetes GoogleBigQuery
Passionate about usability maintainability and quality building for the long term
Our World
Xbox Advertisingbuilds 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 atglobalscale. 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.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- 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. You can learn more by visiting the U.S. the standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately your specific range and offer will be based on several factors including relevant experience performance and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this roles range details for your local geography during the hiring addition to a competitive base pay employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates new hire compensation is negotiable.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we’re the team behind Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Call of Duty: WWII. As one of the top video game developers in the industry, we dive head first into every new project, ready to ideate and create. The strength of our teams makes us not ... View more
