2026 US Summer Internships - Backend Engineering - Xbox Advertising

Xbox Advertising  builds the player-first, full-stack monetization technology that powers advertising across Xbox surfaces and ad-supported gameplay. We enable meaningful player engagement, publisher success, and platform growth by delivering trusted, high-quality ad experiences at global scale. Backed by Xbox and Microsoft, our platform blends deep gaming insights, privacy-forward data, and world-class engineering to make Xbox Ads the most effective and trusted ad platform in gaming. 

The Xbox Advertising ads engineering team is an impactful team of problem solvers who are constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning from each other. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas, and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We are passionate, some might even say quirky, and while we love what we do, our lives are about more than work. We love creating the best player experience!  

We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for summer 2026. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team. 

 
Internship Program Requirements: 

• Currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating December 2026 – June 2027     

• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting late-May or mid-June   

• Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US   

• Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts   

• Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner   

• Works well with others and contributes to team tasks   

• Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities   

• Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively   

• Applicants must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered   

Internship Positions: 

This internship will be conducted in-person in San Francisco, CA. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.   

Backend Engineering Internship 

Responsibilities: 

• Design and develop a highly scalable, available, and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day 

• Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems 

• Collaborate with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects 

• Translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation 

Requirements: 

• Pursuing degree in computer science or a related technical field 

• Demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java 

• Experience working with Database systems 

• Working/General knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering 

• Exposure and understanding of the overall architecture of systems 

• Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS 

• Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies 

• Experience with open source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery 

• Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality, building for the long term 

Our World  
Xbox Advertising builds the player-first, full-stack monetization technology that powers advertising across Xbox surfaces and ad-supported gameplay. We enable meaningful player engagement, publisher success, and platform growth by delivering trusted, high-quality ad experiences at global scale. Backed by Xbox and Microsoft, our platform blends deep gaming insights, privacy-forward data, and world-class engineering to make Xbox Ads the most effective and trusted ad platform in gaming.