Job Title:

• 2026 US Summer Internships - Game Engineering

Requisition ID:

• R025908

Job Description:

At Activision Blizzard we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences, driven by our company values and passion. Activision Blizzard creates worlds with the focus to entertain the universe. We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2026 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll 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.

Player Profile:

• Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program and graduating December 2026 – July 2027
• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
• Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
• Exhibits learning agility; ability to think differently and 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 and a link to their code samples to be considered

Internship Opportunities:

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 supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.

Animation Engineering Internship:

Be a part of a world class animation engineering team where you’ll work with world class animators to achieve a standalone feature for Call of Duty runtime. This role will impact how animations look in Call of Duty.

• Strong proficiency in C++
• Strong knowledge of 3D Math/Linear Algebra
• An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on animations
• Knowledge of computer animation
• Proven game programming experience a plus (personal or professional)

Hosting Locations: Infinity Ward (Woodland Hills, CA)

Build Engineering Internship:

Our Build Engineering team improves and maintains our game build system as well as continuous integration, code and data validation, and packaging and distribution across many PC and Console platforms.

• Proficient in C#
• Understanding of build tools (MSBuild, Premake)
• Understanding of automation and distribution tools (Jenkins)
• Excited to support and collaborate with a large team
• C++, Python, and web development skills are a plus

Hosting Locations: Blizzard Entertainment (Irvine, CA)

Engine & Systems Engineering Internship:

The Engine/Systems Engineering Team is involved in the architectural implementation of key engine features leveraged by other teams and sub disciplines.

• Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++
• Familiarity with engine programming at school or through personal projects
• Experience working with Visual Studios
• Experience working with build systems
• Proven game programming experience a plus (personal or professional)

Hosting Locations: Blizzard Entertainment (Albany, NY or Irvine, CA)

Gameplay Engineering Internship:

Partner across teams developing gameplay and features for our games. You will be working on a shipping title, with a mentor, on a team managing multiple projects against competing deadlines. This role will focus on implementing new features or mechanics into a shipping title.

• Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++
• Knowledge of mathematics for 3D graphics, particularly linear algebra
• An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on game side code
• Proven game programming experience a plus (personal or professional)

Hosting Locations: Raven Software (Middleton, WI) & Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)

Online Technology Engineering Intern:

Work with a team that acts as the technical glue between back end and user experience. Control social systems on our games and implement new systems within multiplayer game features.

• Strong proficiency in C++
• Knowledge of multiplayer game networks
• Knowledge of distributed systems and networking concepts
• Knowledge of server/client concepts
• Proven game programming experience is a plus

Hosting Locations: Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)

Pipeline Engineering Intern:

Game pipeline engineering involves designing and implementing the technical systems and workflows that allow development teams to create and deliver video games efficiently and effectively.

• Proficiency in and passion for technical problem solving
• Strong proficiency in C++
• Additional development languages (Rust and Python) are a plus
• Strong desire to function in a technical support role
• Multi-threading, optimization (rendering and systems), and computer architecture are a plus

Hosting Locations: Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)

Tools Engineering Intern:

Help us build the tools we use to create our games. Create user experiences for proprietary tools and provide unique value to a small team of passionate engineers.

• Proficient in at least one programming language, preferably C++ or C#
• Knowledge of WPF
• Understanding of User Interface technologies
• Understanding of source control

Hosting Locations: Blizzard Entertainment (Irvine, CA) & Infinity Ward (Woodland Hills, CA)

UI Engineering Intern:

UI Engineers focus on framework and the active User Interface players will see in game. Work on underlying code systems and the UI elements players interact with.

• Strong proficiency in C++
• An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on game side code
• A passion for creating something brand new
• Familiarity with UI fundamentals and practices
• Experiences with UI Editors is a plus

Hosting Locations: Raven Software (Middleton, WI) & Treyarch (Playa Vista, CA)

Our World:

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries.

We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’.

Accommodation:

If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed at that email.

Rewards:

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being. 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
• Relocation assistance if the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job

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 https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In 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. In addition to base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (not guaranteed).