Activision 2027 Summer Internshps - Game Engineering (Vancouver)

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In-person internship; candidates must currently reside in Canada or be open to relocating to Canada. The 12-week internship starts in mid-May 2027.

Salary: CAD 38,745–81,990 annualized base pay range for British Columbia, Canada.

Company

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

What you will do

• Write production C++ code for player-facing gameplay features, including movement physics, weapon mechanics, camera controls, AI behaviors, and hit detection.
• Work within the core engine and gameplay team on PC and console platforms.
• Profile and optimize game code for stable framerates and low latency.
• Debug crashes, multithreading issues, memory leaks, and other complex systems problems.
• Collaborate with designers and animators, expose low-level framework parameters, participate in code reviews, and maintain architectural integrity.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program and graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Available for a 12-week internship starting in mid-May 2027.
• Strong fluency in C++ and deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, memory management, and multithreading.
• Solid knowledge of linear algebra, vector math, matrices, and 3D transformations.
• Demonstrated experience with custom C++ engine components, memory allocation, physics solvers, or low-level systems programming.
• Familiarity with multiplayer concepts such as client-side prediction, interpolation, spatial partitioning, or network latency management.
• Exposure to the FPS game genre and ability to discuss it.
• Learning agility, clear and solutions-oriented problem solving, teamwork, effective communication, engagement, and time-management skills.
• Passion for making a significant impact on game development. Applications must include a resume and code samples.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful project work embedded in the core engine and gameplay team.
• In-person work with tools and resources for learning and development.
• Domestic relocation support may be available for Canada-based interns living 150 km or more from the internship location.
• Benefits may include extended medical, dental, vision, life, disability, RRSP matching, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, parental leave, mental health programs, fitness programs, and discounted games, subject to eligibility.