Online Programming Intern

About The Team

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play—it’s also the Best Place to Work. Since 1994, when we launched the original PlayStation, we’ve been recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment. The PlayStation brand is part of Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking an Online Programming Intern to join our high-performance team in San Diego, CA for Summer 2026. Our ideal candidate is hardworking, curious, and passionate about building online experiences.

At PlayStation Studios, you’ll contribute to the development and improvement of online systems and tools for the MLB® The Show product line. After learning the current online architecture, you’ll help add new features, extend server-side systems, and implement tools that enhance the player experience. Your work will directly support the next generation of The Show.

What You’ll Do

• Learn, maintain, and enhance existing online code, servers, and tools.

• Collaborate with designers to turn creative ideas into functional online game features.

• Contribute to the design of server-side systems that power multiplayer gameplay and community features.

What You’ll Gain

• How large-scale online game systems are designed, maintained, and improved.

• Practical experience with C, C++, C#, and at least one scripting language (Perl, Python, Ruby, PHP, etc).

• The fundamentals of Internet communications and how they apply to online gaming.

• Collaboration across engineering and design teams to bring new features to life.

What We’re Looking For

• Current enrollment in an accredited university Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, with graduation expected between December 2026 and Spring 2027.

• Demonstrated game programming experience.

• Strong knowledge of C and C++, with additional knowledge of C#.

• Familiarity with at least one scripting language (Perl, Python, Ruby, PHP, etc).

• Understanding of Internet communication standards and best practices.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to work as part of a team.

Pluses

• Experience with distributed systems or asynchronous message passing architectures.

• Familiarity with MySQL or other relational databases.

• Knowledge of cryptography or TLS/SSL.

• Interest in sports, athletics, or related hobbies.

Eligibility

• Students with expected graduation between December 2026 and Spring 2027 from an accredited university. Advanced Degree - Master’s

• Able to work during one of the following periods: May 18th - August 7th or June 15th - September 4th. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

• Must be available for the entire 12-week internship period.

At this time, SIE will only consider applicants who are authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from SIE now or in the future to maintain their authorization to work in the United States.

Our intern positions offer a fixed hourly pay rate. Please note that the pay rate is exclusive to the internship period and may not reflect what pay may look like following the completion of an internship.