Online Services Programming Internship

Location: Kyiv, Kyiv city, ua

Company Description

Ubisoft is a global leader in gaming with teams across the world creating original and memorable gaming experiences, from Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, to Just Dance and more. We believe diverse perspectives help both players and teams thrive. If you’re passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries, join our journey and help us create the unknown!

Job Description

Build the Online Experiences Behind Ubisoft Games 

Ready to start your career in game development and help shape the online experiences of millions of players worldwide? 

The Online Services Internship is a paid educational program designed for senior students, graduates, and postgraduates who are passionate about programming and eager to gain hands-on industry experience. No prior commercial experience in online services is required - we'll help you build the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. 

During the internship, you will be guided by experienced Ubisoft engineers and mentors working on a variety of projects. Through a combination of practical assignments, real-world scenarios, and collaborative learning, you will gain firsthand experience with the challenges and technologies encountered by Online Services Programmers every day. 

As an Online Services Programmer, you will contribute to systems that power players' online journeys. You'll help develop and maintain services that connect players, games, and platforms, enabling seamless gaming experiences across the globe. 

Examples of Online Services include: 

• Authentication & Account Management 

• User Profiles 

• Challenges & Achievements 

• Statistics & Leaderboards 

• Friends & Social Features 

• Store & Monetization 

• Battle Pass & Progression 

• Moderation & Sanctions 

• And many more player-facing online features 

Throughout the program, you will learn modern backend development practices, gain exposure to large-scale online systems, and collaborate with professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise. 

Qualifications

What You'll Do During the Internship 

During the program, you will: 

• Participate actively in workshops, training sessions, and practical assignments 
• Collaborate with mentors and fellow interns to solve real-world development challenges 
• Learn the tools, technologies, and development practices used by Ubisoft teams 
• Gain hands-on experience across different aspects of Online Services development 
• Develop your programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills 
• Write clean, maintainable code and clear technical documentation 
• Build a strong foundation in backend and online services engineering 

What Your Career Path Can Look Like After the Program 

Upon successful completion of the internship, you may have the opportunity to join Ubisoft as a Junior Online Programmer, where you could: 

• Design, develop, and operate online features for Ubisoft games 
• Create, optimize, and maintain scalable online services 
• Integrate services with games and build supporting web tools for game development, monitoring, and live operations 
• Develop reliable solutions that support millions of players worldwide 
• Monitor service performance and contribute to system reliability and availability 
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues identified by devs, QA, production teams, or players 
• Participate in performance optimization and scalability initiatives 
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality player experiences 
• Document systems and share knowledge with teammates and other development disciplines 

What We're Looking For 

We are looking for enthusiastic learners who are passionate about technology and excited to grow their careers in software development. 

Qualifications 

• Good knowledge of C# and .NET 
• Basic knowledge of backend development and RESTful APIs 
• Understanding of microservices architecture principles 
• Basic knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases 
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript 
• Basic understanding of frontend development concepts 

Nice to Have 

• Personal, academic, or pet projects demonstrating your programming skills 
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems 
• Interest in cloud technologies and distributed systems 
• Passion for video games and online gaming experiences 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset 
• Good communication and teamwork skills 
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies 

What You Can Expect 

• Mentorship from experienced Ubisoft programmers 
• Hands-on learning through practical development tasks 
• Exposure to real-world online services technologies and workflows 
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects 
• Professional growth in a collaborative and supportive environment 
• Networking opportunities with experts across Ubisoft 
• Potential career opportunities after successful completion of the program 
• Competitive remuneration throughout the internship