Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Graphics Engineering (Gaming)

Location: In-person in the United States, with hosting locations in Portland, Maine; Sherman Oaks, California; and Playa Vista, California. Candidates must currently reside in the US or be open to relocating to the US.

Salary: $20.00–$50.00 per hour.

Company

A leading developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment and video games, creating major gaming franchises and sophisticated game technology.

What you will do

• Contribute to graphical codebases for console, PC, and mobile games.
• Develop graphical features, rendering systems, pipeline support, and development tools.
• Work on render architecture, systems programming, GPU microcode, procedural geometry, and ray tracing.
• Analyze and optimize rendering and system performance.
• Collaborate with game development teams to improve visual fidelity and deliver meaningful project outcomes.

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.
• Working knowledge of C++ and experience with HLSL.
• Experience with Vulkan or DirectX 12, plus strong knowledge of 3D math and linear algebra.
• Resume and code samples are required for consideration.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful project work with tools and resources for learning.
• Relocation services may include reimbursement for flights, trains, or car mileage.
• Living stipend available to help cover housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
• Eligible interns may receive health, financial, leave, wellbeing, and other employee benefits.
• In-person work frequency is determined by the hosting manager.