Intern – It Platform Engineer
nintendo
Job Score
80 pts
Nintendo of America
About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.
We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.
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As a Nintendo of America intern, you will actively contribute to meaningful projects and gain valuable hands-on work experience with a leading company in the entertainment industry. During the program from June through August, your work experience will be enhanced with mentoring, networking opportunities, and exposure to industry leaders from across the company! Whether you are in a technical or non-technical role, you will be part of a team committed to putting smiles on the faces of millions around the world.
Application deadline is December 1, 2026.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Contribute to Nintendo’s IT Platform Engineering team on infrastructure modernization and operational initiatives.
- Develop and test infrastructure automation using scripting and workflow tools.
- Advance observability and monitoring through data collection, dashboards, and reporting.
- Analyze infrastructure and operational data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Collaborate with engineers in project meetings and platform modernization initiatives.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
- 3.0+ GPA.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a graduation conferral date between May 2027 and June 2028.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing or related field.
- Foundational knowledge of servers, virtualization, networking, storage, system interactions, and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP preferred.
- Basic scripting or automation knowledge using PowerShell, Bash, or Ansible.
- Basic understanding of Windows and/or Linux administration.
- Experience with system development technologies, patterns, and best practices.
- Familiarity with Git, GitHub, or source control concepts.
- Ability to analyze data and identify patterns or trends.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new technologies and technical concepts.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Able to work 40 hours a week onsite throughout the course of the 10-week summer internship between June 14 – August 20.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position is 100% onsite in Redmond, WA.
This internship includes the base pay rate listed below, paid sick and holiday time, and perks such as a local transit pass and access to the onsite fitness center. Given the limited duration of the role, interns are not eligible for full-time employee benefits such as healthcare or 401(k).
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