Rotational Engineer, Central Tech - Game Systems & Online

Activision Publishing Inc. in; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Activision Central Tech is seeking early-career programmers to join the Central Tech Rotational Program (CTRP), an 18-month engineering program. Participants rotate across Activision game studios and teams, gaining breadth in games technology and exposure to leading AAA titles on the West Coast.

The start date is March 2026, with rotations mapped to product launches, business needs, and mentorship. After completion, top performers may transition to full-time roles within Activision.

Qualifications

• Basic training in C++ (there will be a test).
• Experience with network programming (TCP/UDP, security, NAT).
• Understanding of 3D math, vectors, matrices, quaternions.

Responsibilities

• Own, operate and support the services and features you develop.
• Implement features deep within game-specific engines.
• Solve and fix online and multiplayer features.
• Be excited to learn new areas of development.
• Share your portfolio link or GitHub if you have a code sample.

Skills

C++ basics

Network programming

3D math

LUA/Python/Java

Job description

Activision Central Tech is seeking early-career programmers to join the Central Tech Rotational Program (CTRP), an 18-month engineering program. Participants rotate across Activision game studios and teams, gaining breadth in games technology and exposure to leading AAA titles on the West Coast.

The start date is March 2026, with rotations mapped to product launches, business needs, and mentorship. After completion, top performers may transition to full-time roles within Activision.