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

Location: In-person in the United States; candidates must currently reside in the US or be open to relocating to the US. Hosting locations include Playa Vista, California; Middleton, Wisconsin; and Woodland Hills, California.

Salary: $20.00–$50.00 hourly.

Company

hirify.global 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

• Develop systems and tools that support gameplay, audio, physics, online services, and user interfaces.
• Implement new features and mechanics for shipping game titles while working with mentors and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Build collision geometry, simulation, queries, and other physics features for Call of Duty runtime systems.
• Contribute to client/server integrations, multiplayer systems, social features, progression, commerce, and player-facing experiences.
• Develop game UI frameworks, menus, buttons, and related underlying code systems.

Requirements

• Must be currently residing in the US or be open to relocating to the US.
• Currently enrolled in a certificate, 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.
• Proficiency in a programming language, preferably C++; strong C++ proficiency is required for several engineering tracks.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate clearly, solve problems in an organized manner, learn quickly, and manage time effectively.
• Relevant track-specific knowledge may include 3D mathematics, linear algebra, physics simulation, networking, UI fundamentals, or audio technology.

Nice to have

• Personal or professional game programming experience.
• Experience with audio middleware such as Wwise or FMOD.
• Knowledge of kinematics, physical behavior simulation, multiplayer systems, distributed systems, or UI editors.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful internship projects with access to learning tools, resources, and mentorship.
• In-person work with office schedules determined by hosting managers.
• Optional relocation support covering flights, trains, or car mileage, plus a living stipend for housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
• Eligible interns may receive medical, dental, vision, insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, wellbeing programs, and other employee benefits.
• Access to free or discounted games and education-related benefits may be available subject to eligibility.

Hiring process

• Applicants must submit a resume.