2026 Summer Co-Ops - Software Development - Demonware (Vancouver)

Activision; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company seeks talented students for a Summer Co-Op position in Software Development in Vancouver. The role offers hands-on experience in areas such as multiplayer feature integration and automation frameworks while working in a hybrid environment. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and possess strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Java. This position provides various perks, including competitive pay and a focus on collaboration and innovation, making it a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career.

Benefits

Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and drinks

City-center office location

Vacation allowance

Competitive pay

Free games

Qualifications

• Available for a 7-month, in-person co-op starting May 2026.
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Resume and a link to code samples required.

Responsibilities

• Integrate multiplayer features for upcoming Call of Duty titles.
• Build and extend automation frameworks and internal tools.
• Deploy and maintain large Kubernetes clusters across multiple data centers.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Python, C++, and/or Java

Strong debugging, analytical, and problem‐solving skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Familiarity with Linux and source control

Education

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program

Expected graduation between September 2026 and May 2028

Tools

Git

SQL

Kubernetes

Job description

2026 Summer Co-Ops - Software Development - Demonware (Vancouver)

Requisition ID: R026584

Job Description

Demonware | Vancouver

This role is based onsite at the Demonware Vancouver office, following the team’s hybrid schedule (3 days per week in office). A relocation package may be available depending on eligibility.

About Demonware

Demonware is a member of the Activision family of studios, partnering with engineers and creatives across AAA game studios to deliver the online and data services that power some of the world’s biggest franchises — including Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot.

We’re a technology company that values openness and collaboration. We believe the best ideas win, everyone should feel empowered to contribute, and while we take our work seriously, we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

At Demonware, you’ll find big-company challenges with a small-company culture. We support millions of concurrent users and work with technologies such as Python, C++, Java, Linux, MySQL, Erlang, and Kubernetes. Our co-op students make real contributions — many see their code running in production within days of joining.

The Opportunity

Our Software Development Co-Op program offers multiple streams, allowing students to gain hands‑on experience across different areas of our platform and services. Depending on your stream, you may work on:

• Integrating multiplayer features for upcoming Call of Duty titles
• Building and extending automation frameworks and internal tools
• Developing core systems for service allocation and provisioning
• Scaling, evolving, and supporting our Kubernetes-based infrastructure
• Deploying and maintaining large Kubernetes clusters across multiple data centers
• Designing and implementing tools for distributed systems
• Performing root cause analysis and driving long‑term engineering solutions
• Building scalable data pipelines, analytics tools, and streaming solutions
• Participating in design discussions and code reviews
• Automating workflows to improve reliability, performance, and developer experience

Software Development Streams & Requirements

Software Development Engineering (SWE)

Core Requirements (same for all streams)

• Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary or graduate program
• Expected graduation between September 2026 and May 2028
• Available for a 7‑month, in‑person co‑op starting May 2026
• Strong knowledge of Python, C++, and/or Java
• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Familiarity with Linux and source control (Git preferred)
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Resume and a link to code samples required

Software Development — Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Additional Skills

• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, and/or Go)
• Knowledge of foundational technologies such as TCP/IP and Linux/Unix internals

Software Development — Data Analytics

Additional Skills

• Proficiency in SQL
• Strong interest in data‑driven decision‑making
• Experience with exploratory data analysis (EDA) and interpreting key metrics
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams within Activision

Software Development — Data Engineering

Additional Skills

• Experience building scalable data pipelines and streaming solutions
• Experience with Golang, Java and/or Kotlin
• Exposure to distributed systems and Big Data frameworks (Kafka, Flink, Spark)

Nice-to-Have Skills (All Streams)

• Experience with SQL‑based databases (MySQL preferred)
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP, UDP, HTTP)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes
• Multi‑platform development experience
• Exposure to security and scalability concepts
• Experience building RESTful services or web applications

How to Stand Out

We encourage you to highlight:

• Specific contributions on previous work/projects
• Any Linux experience (school, personal, or home projects)
• Programming‑related hobbies or personal projects
• Notable school assignments
• Open‑source contributions
• Links to code repositories, portfolios, or technical blogs

Perks

• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and drinks from a fully stocked kitchen
• BBQs and Lunch & Learns
• City‑center office location
• Vacation allowance
• Competitive pay
• Free games

How to Apply

You can apply directly at demonware.net. Applicants will hear back from a recruiter or WorkDay before the end of March 2025.

The standard base pay range for this role is 65,000 CAD annually. This value is the expected annualized base pay of interns in British Columbia, Canada. Your Talent Professional can share additional details for this role during the hiring process.

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‑representated groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re 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 Hawk’s™ 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.

We’re not just looking back at our decades‑long legacy; we’re 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.

We’re 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 videogame 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 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 [e-mail] . General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well‑being for every world— we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Extended health plan, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, for employees and their dependents, as well as disability insurance;
• RRSP with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other benefit programs like supplemental life & critical illness, legal service, 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.

The standard base pay range for this role is $45,202.50 - $95,655.00 CAD. These values reflect the expected annualized base pay range of new hires in British Columbia, Canada. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.