Internship: Software Engineer
Fulltime (32h), On-site (Utrecht, NL), Starting September 2026
Help us with the development of Horse Reality. Our game has nearly half a million registered players, with only a small team of engineers to run it. They ensure the game keeps running, new features are added and focus on its security and scalability to allow us an even bigger player base!
This internship is a great opportunity for someone who would love to contribute to the development of a game with more than 10.000 active players per day.
This is what you’ll do
You’ll join our engineering team and work on tasks that match your current skillset. We can offer a variety of directions, such as full-stack, front-end or backend/data. Once we know the areas you’re most interested in, we’ll define a set of tasks together that fits that preferred direction and your skill level.
💻 Tech Stack: PHP, Laravel, Golang, MariaDB, MongoDB, Web Components, JavaScript, Redis, Docker, Git
Down below you find some example tasks, depending on your interests:
🚀 Full-stack:
Adding features like milestones that players can earn in-game.
Refactoring some outdated systems (legacy code) to microservices (currency exchange)
Building our behind-the-scenes system Jennydash (our own CMS)
🎨 Front-end:
Focusing on our component library
Build new components
⚙️ Backend/Data:
Focus on our data pipeline, where we feed data from our own systems into our analytical software tool Amplitude. You’ll need to work with docker and queries frequently.
You’ll be mentored by our Engineers, who will guide you through our workflows, help refine your craft, and support you in building a strong portfolio. If you take ownership and learn quickly, your work can end up in the game and be used by thousands of players.
What’s in it for you?
This internship is hands-on: if you can deliver functional work, then it will actually appear in-game, used by thousands of players. You’ll gain experience working in a real engineering team and walk away with tangible portfolio pieces.
💶 Internship allowance: €300 gross per month
🚆 Commute Coverage: None (we expect you have a student card)
🏢 Hybrid working: ~3 days per week in our Utrecht office
🧑🏫 Mentorship: Direct guidance from our Engineers
🐶 Office dog: Very important coworker
🌱 Supportive, open culture: Ask questions, learn fast, experiment, iterate
This is a learning-focused internship. While we love seeing our interns grow, we are not able to promise a job after the internship period.
You’re the one we’re looking for if...
You’re currently enrolled in a software relevant study and need an internship for credit.
You have basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and PHP/Laravel.
You’re comfortable (or eager to learn) working with Git and Docker.
You can explain what you did (in clear English).
You can join us on-site in Utrecht (Netherlands) several days per week.
You’re proactive, open to feedback, and enjoy improving your craft.
Even better if you also...
Have a background in gaming (or just love horses - that counts too!)
Not sure if you check every box? Apply anyway!
We strongly encourage people from different backgrounds and experience levels to apply. We’re more interested in your mindset, curiosity, and willingness to learn than a perfect match on paper. If this internship excites you, we’d like to hear from you.
About Studio Deloryan
We are an award-winning game studio behind the game Horse Reality, a realistic horse breeding game with nearly half a million registered players. Our game is played by over 10.000 daily and 23.000 monthly active players worldwide. We value autonomy, craftsmanship, and thoughtful game development. No crunch, no chaotic deadlines, and a 32-hour workweek as our full-time standard.
🚀 Ready to start your internship at Studio Deloryan?
Send your resumé, motivation and portfolio to info@studiodeloryan.com