**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of._** **Who We Are…** When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm Studios, part of the Warner Bros. Games family. With over 20 years of creation under our belts, NetherRealm’s mission remains the same: to create cutting edge entertainment and deliver industry leading tech, game art and overall gaming experiences. NetherRealm Studios is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of experience who are at the forefront of the gaming industry. The passion and energy that made Mortal Kombat a reality is still on display every day in our offices, our hallways and most definitely the studio’s arcade room. **Application Deadline: Friday November 15** ***Pro Tip:** **Submit** **your application as soon as possible** **–** **applications could close earlier due to applicant** **volume!*** **These co-ops will be located in Chicago, IL from June to December 2025 (6 months). The selected co-ops will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the intern managers in office schedule.** **The Job** + Design, author, maintain and refactor code that meet all design, technical and schedule requirements + Collaborate with Principal Engineers, Leads, and other engineers to complete feature requests and fix bugs + Author, review and provide feedback on technical and end-user documentation of new tools and features + Collaborate with technical leadership and other engineers to help establish overall technical design and architecture + Work closely with the production staff in building and maintaining realistic schedules and identifying dependencies **The Essentials** + Currently enrolled as a student working towards a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field. + Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required) + Must be a rising Junior or Senior (18 years or older) + Must be in academic good standing (3.0 or above **cumulative** GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended. + Working knowledge of C++ Highly motivated to build easy to use, robust tools + Ability to collaborate with engineers and content creators to develop robust, maintainable, cutting-edge tools technology + Creative, focused, results-oriented, self-motivated, resourceful problem solver with excellent debugging and strong communication skills + Ability to thrive in a team development environment + Warner Bros. Discovery will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Warner Bros. Discovery now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States. Candidates currently on any student or exchange visa, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, J-1, M-1, etc., will not be eligible for the internship program. **The Nice To Haves** + Experience working with Unreal Engine/Editor + Experience developing engine tools for 3D games for a console + Experience working with artists and collecting requirements + Familiarity with the workings of 3D design tools (level editors, modeling tools, etc.) + Working knowledge of 3D math **About Our Program** WBD's Internship/Co-op Program is designed to nurture students professionally and personally. We attract the country’s boldest and brightest students for paid, for-credit, real-world internship experiences in the entertainment, tech, sports, news and media industries. We offer career-defining opportunities to learn valuable skills that will help you prepare for a successful future. **Ready to learn more? Here’s what we offer:** + Hands-on work with passionate, talented team members in your field + Mentorship from some of the industry’s kindest and most passionate entertainment veterans + Engaging events including professional development seminars, panels with recruiters and former interns, intern-exclusive events, and so much more + Access to top-level executives and employees through our Speaker Series and Roundtables + Incredible networking opportunities with industry-leading professionals and a robust intern alumni network + A creative, collaborative, and inclusive company culture **What you can expect to take away from this co-op:** + Opportunities to develop professionally and uncover skills you didn’t know you had + The insider scoop on the entertainment industry and what happens behind the scenes + Relationships that will go beyond your collegiate career + Real-life experiences that will provide you with the confidence to delve into your next adventure **And finally, what to know before applying:** + The duration of the Summer 2025 co-op program is 6 months from June to December dependent on the student’s availability based on semester schedule + Interns will be expected to work 35-40 hours per week in a **hybrid capacity** for the full duration of the program. + Our internships are paid opportunities. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided. We are interviewing through Fall 2024 on a rolling basis. A Warner Bros. Discovery Intern team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give individual status updates. _In compliance with local law, we are_ _disclosing_ _the compensation_ _for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate: $31 per hour USD for_ _undergrad_ _interns._ **How We Get Things Done…** This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. **Championing Inclusion at WBD** Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.