Activision 2027 Summer Internship - Tech Design (Vancouver)

DEMONWARE (CANADA) , INC.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support for Canada interns

Job summary

Activision is offering a 12-week Summer Internship in Tech Design at the Vancouver studio. You will be embedded with Treyarch's gameplay engineering team and work on prototype and implementation of gameplay systems, mentored throughout the project.

You will collaborate with designers and artists across disciplines, document your processes, and contribute to balancing gameplay based on playtest feedback. This is an in-person opportunity with relocation considerations within Canada.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program and graduating December 2027 - June 2028
• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting mid-May 2027
• Currently residing in Canada or open to relocating themselves to Canada
• 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

Responsibilities

• Prototype, implement, and refine gameplay systems, features, and mechanics while troubleshooting issues within existing game code
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other disciplines to bring gameplay ideas to life, support technical problem-solving, and contribute to balancing and tuning gameplay experiences based on playtest feedback
• Document your work and technical processes to support effective collaboration across the development team

Skills

C++

C#

Lua

Python

Blueprints

Linear algebra

Spatial reasoning

Memory management

Visual Studio

Unreal Engine

Unity

Radiant

Gameplay prototypes

FPS familiarity

Treyarch Vancouver

Tools

Visual Studio

Unreal Engine

Unity

Radiant

Job description

Job Title: Activision 2027 Summer Internship - Tech Design (Vancouver)

Requisition ID: R027985

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. 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.

All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. Canada interns are eligible for domestic relocation support if they live 150km+ away from the internship location.

Program Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program and graduating December 2027 - June 2028
• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting mid-May 2027
• Currently residing in Canada or open to relocating themselves to Canada
• 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

Tech Design Intern

As a Technical Game Design Intern, you will be fully embedded into Treyarch's gameplay engineering team. You will do the same hands-on, high-impact work as the full-time engineers, supported by active mentorship and tailored oversight. If you want to build features that will be played by millions of consumers around the globe, this is the place to start your career in game development.

Within this role you will help prototype, implement, and refine gameplay systems, features, and mechanics while troubleshooting issues within existing game code. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other disciplines to bring gameplay ideas to life, support technical problem-solving, and contribute to balancing and tuning gameplay experiences based on playtest feedback. You’ll also document your work and technical processes to support effective collaboration across the development team.

Requirements

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in C++ (primary), along with C#, Lua, Python, or visual scripting environments (e.g., Unreal Blueprints).
• Low-Level Concepts & Math: Strong understanding of linear algebra, spatial reasoning, and low-level programming concepts (e.g., C concepts like bitfields, memory layout, and memory management).
• Development Environments & Engines: Experience with Visual Studio and familiarity with game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary/custom engines like Radiant/Radiant Black).
• Work Samples / Portfolio: Functional working gameplay prototypes, game jam entries, or personal projects demonstrating mechanics scripting, logic setups, or playable level flow (clean, working script logic is valued over high-fidelity visual art)
• Exposure to FPS game genre and can speak to it
• Hosting Locations: Treyarch (Vancouver, Canada)

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.

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.

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