Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Graphics Engineering (C++)

Location: In-person in the United States, with hosting locations in Portland, Maine; Sherman Oaks, California; and Playa Vista, California. Applicants must currently reside in the US or be open to relocating to the US. Relocation services and a living stipend are available.

Salary: $20.00–$50.00 hourly.

Company

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

What you will do

• Contribute to the graphical code base for console, PC, and mobile games.
• Deliver graphical features and provide graphics pipeline support.
• Develop tools that improve the visual fidelity of games.
• Work on rendering architecture, systems programming, GPU-related technology, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with graphics and game development teams on a meaningful summer project.

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 internship beginning in mid-May or mid-June.
• Working knowledge of C++.
• Experience with HLSL and Vulkan or DirectX 12.
• Strong knowledge of 3D mathematics and linear algebra.
• Must currently reside in the US or be open to relocating to the US; the internship is conducted in person. Resume and code samples are required.

Nice to have

• Experience in graphics, networking, or embedded systems.
• Multithreading, rendering and systems optimization, and computer architecture experience.
• Practical experience with Python or Rust.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful project work with tools and resources for learning.
• Relocation services, including travel or mileage reimbursement, may be available.
• Living stipend to help subsidize housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
• Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, vision, wellness, and financial benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and other leave programs may be available.