Software Engineering Intern, Pokémon GO – Summer 2026
Locations: San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Seattle
Scopely is seeking Software Engineering Interns to join us for Summer 2026, supporting Pokémon GO. Niantic Games, now part of Scopely, builds innovative, real-world gaming experiences that inspire movement, exploration, and social connection.
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the development of Pokémon GO. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers across server, mobile, gaming, full-stack, and data, gaining hands-on experience building large-scale products used by millions of players around the world.
This internship is designed for students who are passionate about building scalable systems, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing to engaging global gaming experiences.
What You Will Do
- Design and implement new features and improvements that make a positive impact on billions of users.
- Develop clean, well-structured, and production-ready code that may be included in future software releases.
- Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to solve complex technical problems, including distributed systems and geo-scaled data challenges.
- Contribute to performance improvements, reliability enhancements, and scalable architecture.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and team learning sessions.
What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, graduating in 2027 or 2028.
- Previous internship experience in software engineering preferred.
- Strong coding, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures.
- Familiarity with software engineering processes and tools.
- Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language.
Nice to Have
- Interest in building large-scale gaming systems.
- Experience developing scalable systems, games, or high-traffic web applications.
- Exposure to distributed systems or large-scale data environments.
Internship Details
- 12-week in-person internship (4 day in-office schedule)
- Opportunities available in our San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Seattle offices (supporting Pokémon GO teams)
- Competitive hourly pay
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)
- In-office lunches and snacks
- Access to learning sessions and social programming
- Opportunity to network with fellow interns and engineering leaders
For candidates in CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, and WA, the hourly intern pay range is provided below.
CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, and WA Hourly Pay Range:
$49 - $54 USD
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star Trek™ Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses — Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.
Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good — creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.
Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.
Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our official website and verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com.
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