Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Game Engineering (Game Development)

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

Salary: $20.00–$50.00 hourly.

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

• Complete a meaningful 12-week game engineering project under the guidance of a mentor.
• Develop audio systems and tools that support responsive gameplay audio and content creation.
• Implement gameplay features and mechanics for shipping game titles.
• Build physics features involving collision geometry, simulation, queries, kinematics, and physical behavior.
• Support online, UI, multiplayer, progression, commerce, and player-facing systems across game clients and backend services.
• Develop game UI framework components, menus, and interactive interfaces.

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 starting in mid-May or mid-June.
• Currently residing in the US or willing to relocate to the US; all internships are conducted in person.
• Proficiency in a programming language, preferably C++; physics roles require strong C++ proficiency and knowledge of 3D mathematics and linear algebra.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate clearly, solve problems in an organized way, learn quickly, and manage time effectively.
• Resume required with application.

Nice to have

• Game programming experience, personal or professional.
• Experience with audio middleware such as Wwise or FMOD.
• Knowledge of UI editors, networking, multiplayer systems, distributed systems, audio technology, or physical behavior simulation.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentored work on active game development projects with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Relocation services may include flights, trains, or mileage reimbursement.
• Living stipend available to help with housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
• Eligible interns may receive medical, dental, vision, financial, paid leave, and wellbeing benefits.
• Additional benefits may include games, fitness programs, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) participation, subject to eligibility.