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. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
Program Requirements
Currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD degree program and graduating December 2027 – June 2028
Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June
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
Applicants must apply with a resume
Internship Opportunities
User Research Data Analyst Intern:
Partner with User Research study leads and game development teams to turn play test telemetry and research data into actionable insights. Query, join, validate, and summarize play test datasets using SQL, working across gameplay events and common player, session, match, and study identifiers. Learn and navigate game telemetry schemas and data structures to identify the appropriate events, fields, and metrics for specific research and design questions. Build and maintain clear, interactive visualizations and dashboards using JavaScript and Apache ECharts to help researchers and designers explore player behavior, progression, performance, and other study-relevant measures. Translate questions from designers and study leads into well-defined analyses, conduct ad-hoc investigations, perform data-quality checks, and clearly communicate what the data does and does not support. Support the integration of behavioral telemetry with survey and other research data, contribute charts and analytical summaries to research reports, and help improve reusable queries, metrics, and visualization workflows for future play tests. Get on-the-job training and mentoring from industry experts in user research, game analytics, and data visualization while helping the player voice inform game development decisions.
Learn more about our User Research HERE
Requirements:
Working knowledge of SQL, including joins, aggregations, filtering, CTEs, and the ability to query and troubleshoot structured datasets
Experience with JavaScript for data visualization; familiarity with Apache ECharts (or a comparable visualization library) is strongly preferred
Ability to understand and work with game telemetry or similarly event-based data, including concepts such as events, timestamps, player IDs, sessions, matches, and nested or relational data structures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to data quality, metric definition, edge cases, and accurate interpretation of results
Ability to translate ambiguous research or game-design questions into concrete data questions, appropriate metrics, and clear analytical outputs
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain findings and limitations to researchers, designers, and other non-technical partners
Adaptable and quick learner who enjoys investigating unfamiliar datasets and tackling a variety of analytical questions
Passion for video games and familiarity with a broad variety of game genres; experience with Activision titles is a plus
Experience with Python, R, notebooks, version control, or additional BI/data-visualization tools is a plus; relevant coursework or personal/academic projects are welcome
Internship location(s): User Research (Sherman Oaks, CA)
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-represented 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 [email protected]. 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:
- Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
- 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
- Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, 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. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a master's or PhD degree program and graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
- Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June
- Currently residing in the United States or willing to relocate to the United States
- Ability to learn quickly, apply new skills, solve problems clearly, collaborate, communicate effectively, and manage time
- Passion for significantly impacting game development
- Resume submitted with application
- Working knowledge of SQL, including joins, aggregations, filtering, CTEs, and structured dataset troubleshooting
- Experience with JavaScript for data visualization
- Familiarity with Apache ECharts or a comparable visualization library
- Ability to work with game telemetry or similar event-based data, including events, timestamps, player IDs, sessions, matches, and nested or relational structures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data quality, metrics, edge cases, and accurate interpretation
- Ability to translate ambiguous research or game-design questions into concrete data questions, metrics, and analytical outputs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Adaptability and willingness to investigate unfamiliar datasets
- Passion for video games and familiarity with a broad variety of game genres
- Experience with Activision titles
- Experience with Python, R, notebooks, version control, or additional BI and data-visualization tools
- Relevant coursework or personal or academic projects
