Atari, Inc.
Interactive Entertainment
WorkingStudent(Research&Development)
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“Working Student (Research & Development) at Atari, Inc.. Skills: Emerging technologies, Prototyping, Technical writing. Evaluate emerging tech. Write sharp teardowns”
What You'll Achieve.
Decide where to place strategic bets; Stress-test strategic ideas; Pursue, park, test, or stop ideas
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Onsite in Münster, Hybrid schedule
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Currently enrolled student, Computer Science or Software Engineering, Demonstrated ability to learn unfamiliar tools fast, Ship working code, Hands-on coding experience with Python, Hands-on coding experience with TypeScript, Hands-on coding experience with Node.js, Hands-on coding experience with Java, Confident working with GitHub, Experience with AI coding tools, Experience with workflow automations, Able to quickly learn unfamiliar frameworks, Fluent in English, Eligible to work in Germany, Based in Münster or surrounding area
Nice to Have
Prior internship record, Hackathon record, Shipped side projects involving rapid prototyping, Startup experience, Scale-up experience, Passion for video games, Interest in games, Interest in interactive media, Interest in emerging entertainment technologies, Curiosity, Willingness to learn
What You'll Do.
Evaluate emerging tech
Write sharp teardowns
Build quick proofs-of-concept
Track indie gaming landscape
Track experimental gaming landscape
Track retro gaming landscape
Synthesize findings into briefings
Run small experiments end-to-end
Translate prototype results into recommendations
Use workflow automation tools
Work with non-technical stakeholders
Explain technical findings clearly
Push back on bad ideas
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Non-technical stakeholders
Communication Scope
Explain technical ideas; In-person communication
Process & Methodology
Rapid prototyping
Full Job Description
About Atari Atari is an interactive entertainment company and an iconic gaming industry brand recognized worldwide for its multi-platform games and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 400 games and franchises, including globally recognized brands such as Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®. The Atari family of brands includes Digital Eclipse, Nightdive Studios, Infogrames, AtariAge, MobyGames, as well as Coatsink, Early Morning Studios, and Stormteller Games—spanning game development, publishing, and community experiences worldwide. Atari operates internationally with offices in New York, Paris, Germany, and India. Overview As an R&D Intern on the Strategic Projects team, you'll investigate emerging technologies, build rapid prototypes, and help Atari leadership decide where to place strategic bets. This is not a "make slides about trends" role. You will be expected to build things: prototypes, teardowns, working demos, and decision-ready writeups. You should be comfortable with ambiguity, limited structure, and fast-changing priorities. Startup or scale-up experience is a bonus. What You’ll Do Evaluate emerging tech relevant to Atari's portfolio, including AI/ML in games, new engines, distribution platforms, emulation tech, modding ecosystems, and retro-tech revivals, and write sharp teardowns with a recommendation. Build quick proofs-of-concept with working code, not mockups, to stress-test whether strategic ideas are feasible and worth pursuing before we commit serious resources. Track the indie, experimental, and retro gaming landscape for tools, trends, and IP opportunities worth Atari's attention. Synthesize findings into briefings that an executive can act on in 10 minutes — no fluff, no jargon padding. Run small experiments end-to-end: define the hypothesis, build the test, report the result, and recommend the next step. Translate prototype results into clear recommendations: pursue, pa
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