WB Games Software Engineering Intern Co-op : Troy, NY - Jan-May 2026

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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.

Warner Bros. Games New York works with some of the top talent in the game industry to build online competitive and social features for video games. Our highly experienced team of engineers utilize cutting-edge technology to build game services that are robust and scalable enough to support world-class developers such as NetherRealm Studios, Rocksteady, Monolith Productions, Warner Bros. Games Montréal, and more!

WB Games Software Engineering Intern Co-op : Troy, NY - January-May 2026

Application Deadline : Friday, November 7

Your New Role

This co-op will be located in the Troy, NY area. The selected co-op will be expected to join us in the office on a regular cadence based on the manager’s in-office schedule. We are the software engineering team that works on a central platform utilized for online game features. We work closely with game teams to deliver online game functionality necessary to launch games.

Your Role Accountabilities

Deliver improvements to the platform that improve game developer integration experience

Improve API documentation

Fix software bugs and reduce technical debt

Be part of collaborative software design process

Qualifications & Experience

Required experience :

Using one programming language to create software applications (could be small!)

Basic command line experience (grep, ls, bash scripting)

Experience nice to have but not required :

Git

Python

MongoDB

ElasticSearch

Understanding of REST APIs

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 GPA) A transcript will be required to verify your GPA if an offer is extended.

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.

What to know before applying :

The duration of the Spring 2026 co-op program is 5 months from January to May dependent on the student’s availability based on the semester schedule.

Co-ops 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 with a competitive hourly wage. Credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. Relocation is not provided.

A Warner Bros. Discovery 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.

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 the semester :

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

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation for roles in locations where legally required. Pay Rate : $31 per hour USD for undergrad interns.

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom

here .

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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

for instructions to submit your request.

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