Activision 2027 Summer Internship - Tech Design (Vancouver)

Activision Blizzard, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Activision Blizzard, Inc. invites motivated students to join the 2027 Summer Internship – Tech Design in Vancouver. Interns will be embedded in Treyarch’s gameplay engineering team, delivering high-impact, hands-on work under mentorship and tailored oversight.

The role focuses on prototyping, implementing, and refining gameplay systems while collaborating with designers, artists, and other disciplines. Eligibility includes current post-secondary enrollment with graduation between Dec 2027 and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary or grad program and graduating Dec 2027 – Jun 2028
• Available for a 12-week internship starting mid-May 2027
• Residing in Canada or willing to relocate to Canada
• Shows learning agility and ability to grasp new skills
• Communicates problems, solutions, needs, or priorities clearly

Responsibilities

• Prototype, implement, and refine gameplay systems and features
• Troubleshoot issues in existing game code and balance gameplay using playtest feedback
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and other disciplines to bring ideas to life
• Document work and technical processes for effective team collaboration

Skills

C++

C#

Lua

Python

Visual scripting

Low-level concepts

Game engines

Portfolio

FPS exposure

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary student

Tools

Visual Studio

Unreal Engine

Unity

Radiant/Radiant Black

Job description

Job Title:

Activision 2027 Summer Internship - Tech Design (Vancouver)

Requisition ID:

R027985

Job Description:

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

• Applicants must apply with a resume and design portfolio

Internship Opportunities

Tech Design Intern:

As a Technical Game Design Intern, you will be fully embedded into Treyach’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.

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‑represent‑ed 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 [e-mail]. 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’ - 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 $38,745.00 - $81,990.00 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.