2027 Summer Internships, Software Engineering

About the Role

Activision is seeking talented and innovative students for summer 2027 internships. Interns will engage in meaningful projects, gain unparalleled experience, and utilize provided tools and resources to learn. The work performed will directly impact the contributing team. All internships are in-person. Hosting managers will determine in-office work frequency.

Internship Program Details

• Interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement).
• Interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
• Internships are 12 weeks in duration, starting mid-May or mid-June.

Program Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree program.
• Graduating between December 2027 – June 2028.
• Available to participate in a 12-week internship.
• 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.

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.
• Hosting Location: Central Technology (Santa Monica, CA)

DevOps Intern

• Build and support custom tools that streamline game development workflows.
• Contribute to scripting, automation, and front-end interfaces for internal systems used by designers and engineers.
• Collaborate across teams to improve developer experience and infrastructure.
• Hosting Location: 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.
• Hosting Location: Release Engineering (Sherman Oaks, CA)

Tools Engineering Intern

• Improve the workflows of Call of Duty development.
• Work on developer tools, back-end hardware, cloud infrastructure, and more.
• Hosting Location: Central Technology (Portland, ME)

Requirements & Tech Stack

Backend Engineering Intern 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.

DevOps Intern 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.

Release Engineering Intern 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.

Tools Engineering Intern 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.