Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Software Engineering (Gaming)

Location: In-person internships at Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, California, or Portland, Maine; applicants must currently reside in the US or be open to relocating to the US.

Salary: $20.00–$50.00 hourly

Company

hirify.global develops, publishes, and distributes interactive entertainment, including Call of Duty and other major gaming franchises.

What you will do

• Build backend systems, developer tools, and infrastructure supporting game development workflows.
• Develop scripting, automation, front-end interfaces, and CI/CD pipelines for internal systems.
• Improve build pipelines, release workflows, and processes used to deliver game updates.
• Analyze performance and streamline workflows for engineers, designers, and content creators.
• Support developer tools, cloud infrastructure, networking, data storage, and hardware-related systems.

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.
• Experience with one or more relevant programming languages, including C++, Python, C#, JavaScript, Go, or Rust.
• Knowledge of software development, source control, build systems, CI/CD, Linux/Unix environments, or cloud platforms.
• Applicants must demonstrate clear problem-solving, collaboration, communication, learning agility, and interest in game development.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with SQL, Spark, Presto, Unreal, Unity, GitHub, Perforce, AWS, or GCP.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux internals, networking and network security, container development, or data storage methods.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful project work with access to tools and resources for learning.
• Relocation services may cover flights, trains, or car mileage, with a living stipend for housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, health spending accounts, insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, wellbeing programs, fitness programs, and free or discounted games may be available.
• Tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching, and other voluntary benefits may be available subject to eligibility.

Hiring process

• Applicants must submit a resume.
• Specific compensation and local pay details are discussed during the hiring process.