Internship

Job Description Avalanche Studios is a Disney Interactive Development Studio based in Salt Lake City, UT. We are focused on the creation of video games based on Disney intellectual properties as well as the creation of new properties. We are looking for a programming intern to help with subtitle implementation! Responsibilities • Write code to support in-game subtitles during voice-over moments • Work closely with our user interface team to enhance our localization tool set • Reliably create high quality and performance-sensitive C++ code • Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications • Proficient with C++ with at least 1 year of experience • Experience with Flash and ActionScript a plus • Experience with scripting language such as Lua, Python, or Perl a plus • Experience with C# a plus • Self-starter with a healthy curiosity and drive • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment • Ability to dive into new code and learn quickly Required Education To qualify as an intern, applicants must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or graduated within the last 12 months. Job Posting Industries Gaming Additional Information This position is with the legal entity Disney Interactive. Avalanche Software (Salt Lake City, UT) is a video game development studio focusing on the creation of games based on Disney intellectual properties in addition to the creation of new properties. In early 2009, Fall Line and Avalanche merged to become one studio. The new organization combines the best practices and experience of the two studios. They work together to continue to expand their strong relationship with Pixar, and strive towards creating the highest quality games to include feature film titles, as well as original IP. COMPANY OVERVIEW -- Disney Interactive, the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company, creates immersive, connected, interactive experiences across console, online, mobile and social network platforms to entertain and inform audiences around the globe. Disney Interactive mission is to deliver Disney content to fans, whenever and wherever they want it, through numerous interactive media platforms. Disney Interactive operates five global product groups: Disney Core Games produces console and handheld video games for the Nintendo Wii™, Nintendo DS™, PlayStation®Portable, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment systems, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and the personal computer. Disney Interactive Media produces Disney.com and a portfolio of leading lifestyle websites for families, including Family.com Disney Interactive Worlds develops online virtual worlds, providing connected game-play experiences for children around the globe Disney Mobile Games brings the best of Disney content to the mobile web, smart phone applications, and mobile games; in addition, Disney Interactive manages a Disney-branded mobile phone service in Japan in association with Softbank Disney Social Games produces best-in-class content for the rapidly growing platform of casual games on emerging platforms and social networks such as Facebook and MySpace. All five product groups work together to create a variety of connected, multi-platform entertainment experiences.