Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Game Engineering (Game Development)

Location: In-person internships hosted in Playa Vista, CA; Middleton, WI; and Woodland Hills, CA. Candidates must currently reside in the US or be open to relocating to the US.

Salary: $20.00–$50.00 per hour

Company

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

What you will do

• Develop audio systems and tools that create responsive gameplay audio experiences.
• Implement gameplay features and mechanics for shipping game titles with support from a mentor.
• Build physics features for Call of Duty runtime, including collision geometry, simulation, and queries.
• Develop online, UI, and player-facing systems connecting game clients, backend services, social features, progression, commerce, and multiplayer experiences.
• Contribute to game UI frameworks, interfaces, buttons, and menus.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s program and graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Available for a 12-week internship beginning in mid-May or mid-June.
• Proficiency in C++ or another programming language, depending on the internship track.
• Knowledge of relevant areas such as 3D mathematics, linear algebra, networking, client/server architecture, UI fundamentals, physics simulation, or audio technology.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate clearly, learn new concepts, and approach problems in a structured, solutions-oriented manner.
• Resume required with the application.

Nice to have

• Game programming experience from personal or professional projects.
• Experience with Wwise or FMOD for audio engineering.
• Experience with UI editors.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful project work with mentorship and collaboration across engineering teams.
• Relocation services may cover flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement.
• Living stipend available to help subsidize housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
• Eligible interns may receive medical, dental, vision, insurance, retirement, paid leave, wellbeing, fitness, and tuition-related benefits.