Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Software Engineering (Game Development)

Location: In-person in the United States; hosting locations include Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, and Portland. Candidates must currently reside in the US or be open to relocating to the US.

Salary: $20.00–$50.00 hourly

Company

Activision develops and publishes interactive entertainment and video games, including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero.

What you will do

• Build backend systems and tools supporting data-driven game development workflows.
• Develop scripting, automation, and front-end interfaces for internal developer tools.
• Improve build pipelines, CI/CD workflows, and game release processes.
• Support developer tools, backend hardware, cloud infrastructure, and workflows for Call of Duty.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, content creators, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program and graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Available for a 12-week, in-person internship starting in mid-May or mid-June.
• Currently residing in the US or open to relocating to the US.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages such as C++, Python, C#, JavaScript, Go, or Rust, depending on the internship.
• Relevant experience with SQL, Spark, Presto, Linux/Unix, GitHub, Perforce, CI/CD, cloud platforms, game engines, source control, or debugging tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, learning agility, and time-management skills.

Nice to have

• Exposure to Unreal or Unity game engines.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux internals, networking and network security, container development, or data storage.
• Interest in game design, developer tooling, DevOps, release management, and performance optimization.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful project work with tools and resources for learning.
• Relocation services may include flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement.
• Living stipend to help cover housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, wellness, tuition, and other benefits.
• Internship opportunities are designed to support inclusive and collaborative game development teams.