About the role
Internship Overview
Activision is seeking talented and innovative students to join their teams for summer 2027. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience with tools and resources provided for learning. Challenging and creative work will directly impact the contributing team.
All internships are in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. Interns have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement) and will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
Program Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a certificate, 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
Internship Opportunities
Audio Engineering Internship
Work with the audio team to develop the systems and tools that bring gameplay to life. Create responsive game audio experiences and support content creators.
- Requirements:
- Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++
- Interest in audio, music or audio technology
- Proven game programming experience with audio is a plus (personal or professional)
- Familiarity with audio middleware such as Wwise or FMOD is helpful, but not required
- Hosting Location: Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)
Gameplay Engineering Internship
Partner across teams developing gameplay and features. Work on a shipping title with a mentor on a team managing multiple projects against competing deadlines. Focus on implementing new features or mechanics.
- Requirements:
- Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++
- Knowledge of mathematics for 3D graphics, particularly linear algebra
- An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on game side code
- Proven game programming experience a plus (personal or professional)
- Hosting Location: Raven Software (Middleton, WI)
Physics Engineering Internship
Work with a multinational group of developers to achieve a standalone feature for Call of Duty runtime.
- Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in C++
- Strong knowledge of 3D Math/Linear Algebra
- An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on collision geometry, simulation and query
- Knowledge of kinematics and physical behavior simulation
- Proven game programming experience a plus (personal or professional)
- Hosting Location: Infinity Ward (Woodland Hills, CA)
Online & UI Technology Engineering Intern
Work with Online and UI Technology teams to build and support player-facing experiences. Acts as a bridge between game clients, backend services, and interfaces. Contribute to gameplay-adjacent systems, social features, progression, commerce, and multiplayer experiences.
- Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in C++
- Passion for game development and creating engaging player experiences
- Understanding of client/server architecture and networking fundamentals
- Familiarity with multiplayer game systems and distributed system concepts
- Interest in UI development, usability principles, and player-centered design
- Ability to learn and work with both front-end game systems and backend service integrations
- Eagerness to collaborate with engineers across gameplay, UI, and online technology disciplines
- Hosting Location: Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)
UI Engineering Internship
Focus on the framework within the game engine for UI and the active user interface. Work on underlying code systems and player-facing menus and buttons.
- Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in C++
- An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on game side code
- A passion for creating something brand new
- Familiarity with UI fundamentals and practices
- Experiences with UI Editors is a plus
- Hosting Location: Raven Software (Middleton, WI)
Our World
Activision creates iconic brands and delivers unrivaled gaming experiences, including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. The company aims to be the most inclusive organization, driven by passionate, creative, and diverse teams.
Rewards and Benefits
Subject to eligibility requirements, the company offers:
- Health and Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, health savings or reimbursement accounts, healthcare/dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, and disability insurance.
- Financial: 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
- Leave: Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, and parental leave.
- Wellbeing: Mental health programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and voluntary programs such as legal services, ID protection, and rental insurance.
- Relocation: Eligibility for relocation assistance if the company requires a geographic move.
Compensation:
- The standard base pay range in the U.S. is $20.00 - $50.00 hourly.
- Offers are based on relevant experience, performance, and work location.
- Employees may be eligible for incentive compensation (not guaranteed).