Activision 2027 Summer Internship - Tech Design (Vancouver) (Game Development)

Location: In-person in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Applicants must currently reside in Canada or be open to relocating to Canada. The internship lasts 12 weeks and starts in mid-May 2027. Canadian interns living 150 km or more from the internship location may be eligible for domestic relocation support.

Salary: CAD 38,745–81,990 annualized base pay range in British Columbia, Canada. Incentive compensation may also be available but is not guaranteed.

Company

hirify.global develops, publishes, and distributes interactive entertainment, including the Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero franchises.

What you will do

• Prototype, implement, and refine gameplay systems, features, and mechanics.
• Troubleshoot issues in existing game code and support technical problem-solving.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, engineers, and other disciplines to bring gameplay ideas to life.
• Contribute to gameplay balancing and tuning based on playtest feedback.
• Document technical work and development processes for effective team collaboration.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program and graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Available for a 12-week internship beginning in mid-May 2027.
• Currently residing in Canada or open to relocating to Canada; the internship is conducted in person.
• Proficiency in C++, plus experience with C#, Lua, Python, or visual scripting environments such as Unreal Blueprints.
• Understanding of linear algebra, spatial reasoning, and low-level programming concepts, including memory layout and memory management.
• Experience with Visual Studio, familiarity with Unreal Engine, Unity, or custom game engines, and a portfolio containing functional gameplay prototypes or related work samples.

Nice to have

• Exposure to the FPS game genre and the ability to discuss it in depth.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful project work with mentorship and tailored oversight from the gameplay engineering team.
• Extended health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance, subject to eligibility.
• RRSP company matching, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and bereavement leave, subject to eligibility.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, fitness programs, and free or discounted games.