Automation Scripter - Internship

We like to think of ourselves as more than just developers. We're a friendly group of around 500 people with plenty of casual and hardcore gamers, tech heads and creative masterminds, organized planners, and nerdy game fans who make this industry so fun. And we’re all together on a mission to open windows to amazing worlds. We've been making games for over 30 years, crafting and publishing unique experiences that have put us on the path to becoming a leader in Online Worlds.

We've got five studios spread across Norway, the USA, Portugal, Sweden, and Romania, and we're always on the lookout for more dedicated people to join our ranks.

We're all about creating a relaxed and equal workspace where flat communication and our agile structure are key to delivering world-class games.

So, if you're ready to make your mark, we're ready to welcome you!

Your Mission in Funcom

As an Automation Scripter Intern, you'll dive deep into our automation pipeline, learning its objectives and requirements. You'll use your technical skills and creativity to create and maintain existing scripts and pipelines.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of our game development process for a 6-months period, ensuring our games are of the highest quality.

How you can have an impact in your position:

• Participate in automating the testing process of all parts of our game's development.
• Create and maintain automation scripts.
• Work with logs, requirements, and technical documentation.
• Maintain documentation and provide support for the scripts you manage.
• Ensure that automation scripts meet user requirements and project standards.
• Take part in sprint planning meetings and contribute to the agile development process.
• Communicate with the team to gather requirements, analyze functionality, and report test results.
• Collaborate actively with development teams to ensure seamless integration of automation scripts.

We are looking for you to have:  

• Passion for video games and a keen interest in the gaming industry.
• Curiosity about scripting and programming, with a desire to learn and grow.
• Familiarity with programming tools and languages (e.g., Lua, C++, Python, etc).
• Familiarity with game engines such as Unreal, Unity is also a bonus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or currently pursuing a Master’s degree.
• Proficiency in English.
• Strong motivation, quick learning ability, and excellent communication skills.
• Positive and professional attitude.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving abilities.

We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis and recommend candidates to apply as soon as possible! 

Please apply in English. 

Why Funcom?

We’re a Scandinavian company and follow Scandinavian work values. That means we're all about creating a relaxed, equal workspace where you can be yourself and make a difference in what we do. More so, we're big believers in work-life balance. 

Over 80 people work and play in our Bucharest Studio, a professional working environment with an international work culture, currently focusing on Quality Assurance, with plans in place to expand to other areas of game development over time. 

Our office is located at the very heart of the city, at Piata Victoriei – the starting point for the best sightseeing tours of the city, near the metro station and close to some of the best restaurants in Bucharest.

Working at Funcom Bucharest offers a relaxed workplace, a fully customizable benefits package, and well-being initiatives. What’s more, we know how to have fun and, at the same time, aim high in what we do. We're pros at throwing BBQ parties or planning events, usually hosted at amazing locations.