About the role
Program Overview
Activision is looking for talented and innovative students to join our teams for summer 2027. 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 you are contributing to.
Working Conditions
- All internships will be conducted in-person.
- 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).
- All interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
Program Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating December 2027 – June 2028.
- Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in mid-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.
- A passion for significantly impacting game development.
- Applicants must apply with a resume and code samples to be considered.
Internship Opportunities
Rendering Intern
Work on console, PC, and mobile titles to solve problems within render architecture, systems programming, GPU microcode, procedural geometry, ray tracing, and performance analysis and optimization.
- Requirements:
- Working knowledge of C++.
- Experience with at least one game-related domain (graphics, networking, embedded systems).
- Multi-threading, optimization (rendering and systems), and computer architecture are a plus.
- Practical facility in an additional language like Python or Rust.
- Hosting Locations:
- Central Technology (Portland, ME & Sherman Oaks, CA)
Graphics Engineering Intern
Contributing to the graphical code base, delivering graphical features, pipeline support, and tools development to improve the visual fidelity of our games.
- Requirements:
- Working knowledge of C++.
- Experience working with HLSL.
- Experience working with Vulkan or DirectX 12.
- Strong knowledge of 3D Math/Linear Algebra.
- Hosting Locations:
- Central Technology (Portland, ME) & Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)
Company Information
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
Rewards and Benefits
Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
- 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others.
- Relocation assistance if the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job.
Compensation
- The standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly.
- These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations.
- Specific range and offer will be based on relevant experience, performance, and work location.
- Employees may be eligible for incentive compensation, though it is not guaranteed.
- New hire compensation is negotiable.
Equal Opportunity
Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.