Intern - IT (Summer 2024)
Los Angeles, United States
IT & Dev Ops – Systems Admin /
Project /
On-site
Magnopus’ Summer Internship Program is a full-time paid experience that is designed to give students the opportunity to work on cutting-edge experiences.
In this program, you will be given the chance to work alongside some of the most ambitious and dynamic groups of individuals you will ever meet.
Prior AR/VR or Entertainment internship or experience a plus
The compensation for this role is $19/hour.
Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled Undergraduate and Graduate students
- Recent graduates within one year of graduation
- Able to work in LA and be able to secure housing accommodations (Magnopus is not offering relocation assistance at this time)
- Available for approximately 10 weeks from June through August
- Authorized to work in the US
- Passion for VR, AR, Media and Entertainment
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to end-users, including troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues
- Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer systems, software applications, and peripherals
- Help manage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, routers, switches, and other network devices
- Participate in the implementation of IT projects, such as software upgrades, system migrations, and network expansions
- Collaborate with IT staff to document procedures, policies, and technical specifications
- Conduct research on emerging technologies and industry trends to support IT innovation initiatives
- Assist with the administration of user accounts, permissions, and security settings
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of IT documentation, including user guides and training materials
- Help promote a nurturing atmosphere
- Be able to prioritize between different projects and disciplines in a fast paced environment
- Help manage and organize JIRA tasks and finding ways to make JIRA and Confluence more efficient
- Other duties as assigned
Must Have:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networking concepts
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networking concepts
- Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, or macOS
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Ability to adapt to changing needs of with grace, and exhibit confidence and political sensitivity
- Strong organizational/project planning and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Results-oriented outlook, and proactive personality with the ability to triage
Would Be Nice:
- Understanding of different types of game engines (Unity, Unreal, etc)
- Experience with JIRA Software
- Agile knowledge
Some highlights from last year’s internship program include:
- Mentorship by industry veterans through working on cutting-edge projects in association with some of the biggest companies in the world.
- Participation in our Intern Speaker Series where senior staff members discussed their career paths and held a Q&A session.
- A resume and professional networking workshop hosted by Magnopus' Recruiting Team.
- Several bonding activities including lunches, trivia, and more!
$19 - $19 an hour
Company Description
Magnopus is a content-focused technology company founded by a diverse team of Oscar-winning artists, designers, and engineers from games, films, and other unusual places. We’re passionate about creating rich experiences across the physical and digital worlds in ways people haven’t seen yet.
Because we’re building the future, we endeavor to create a diverse, creative workplace where people from many perspectives collaborate across disciplines to create amazing things together. We invest in our employee's progression with mentorship opportunities through their discipline. We try to foster an environment where we can take risks, and learn from our failures. While we value individual talents, we favor teamwork. We believe that the leadership of the company works for the employees, not the other way around. We feel strongly that our employees guide who we are as a company and the work we create, so we look for characteristics of curiosity, empathy, respect, honesty, and courage in every candidate.
Though we’ve delivered a lot of crazy stuff, here are a few you can check out at home:
