Activision 2027 Summer Internships Software Engineering
Job Location:
Sherman Oaks, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Activision is looking for talented and innovative students to join our teams for summer 2027. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. Well provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing to.
All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights trains or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing utility commuting and miscellaneous costs.
Program Requirements
Currently enrolled in an associates bachelors or masters degree program and graduating December 2027 June 2028
Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June
Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
Approaches problems in a clear well-organized and solutions-oriented manner
Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
Able to effectively communicate problems solutions needs or priorities
Is engaged seeks to learn and is able to manage time effectively
A passion for significantly impacting game development
Applicants must apply with a resume
Internship Opportunities
Backend Engineering Intern:
Build backend systems and tools that support data-driven optimization across game development workflows. Collaborate with engineers and content creators to analyze performance streamline pipelines and improve developer tools.
Requirements:
Experience with C Python or C# in software development
Familiarity with SQL Spark or Presto for data analysis
Exposure to game engines (Unreal Unity) and debugging tools
Interest in backend systems build pipelines and performance optimization
Hosting Locations:Central Technology (Santa Monica CA)
DevOps Intern:
Build and support custom tools that streamline game development workflows.Contribute toscripting automation and front-end interfaces for internal systems used by designers and engineers. Collaborate across teams to improve developer experience and infrastructure.
Requirements:
Skilled in Python JavaScript and Linux/Unix environments
Experience with GitHub Perforce and CI/CD pipelines
Familiar with front-end frameworks and web development
Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP
Passionate about game design tooling and developer productivity
Hosting Locations:Central Technology (Sherman Oaks CA)
Release Engineering Intern
Support the technology and processes that power game releases across Activision studios. Partner with engineers to improve build pipelines automate workflows and help teams deliver high-quality game updates and releases.
Requirements:
Experience with Python C# or other scripting/programming languages
Familiarity with software development build systems or CI/CD pipelines
Interest in automation DevOps and release management
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams
Passion for gaming and technology
Exhibits learning agility and can quickly apply new skills and concepts
Hosting Location: Release Engineering (Sherman Oaks CA)
Tools Engineering Intern
Come work on interesting challenges that will improve the workflows of everyone working on Call of Duty. We work on developer tools back-end hardware cloud infrastructure and more!
Requirements:
Proficient in at least one common language (C/C Go Python Rust) and familiarity with others.
Understanding of source control.
Familiarity with both IDE and CLI-based workflows.
Knowledge of (or curious about!) any of the following: Windows and Linux internals networking (and network security) container development and data storage methods.
Hosting Location: Central Technology (Portland ME)
Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.
Were not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.
Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future
The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position please email your request to General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and AD&D insurance disability insurance;
- 401(k) with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching;
- Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave;
- Mental health & wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others;
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting the U.S. the standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately your specific range and offer will be based on several factors including relevant experience performance and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this roles range details for your local geography during the hiring addition to a competitive base pay employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates new hire compensation is negotiable.
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we’re the team behind Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Call of Duty: WWII. As one of the top video game developers in the industry, we dive head first into every new project, ready to ideate and create. The strength of our teams makes us not ... View more
