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Job Title:
Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Analytics Engineering
Requisition ID:
R028056
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. 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.
Internship Program Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program and graduating December 2027 - June 2028

• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-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

• Applicants must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered

Internship Opportunities
Analytics Engineering Intern:
As an Analytics Engineering Intern, you'll partner with teams across Marketing, Analytics, Engineering, Product, and Player Insights to help solve business challenges through data. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to data pipelines, analytics services, and AI-powered data products using technologies such as Databricks, Spark, Python, and SQL. You'll help transform business questions into scalable, reliable solutions, including trusted data products, agentic systems, and AI-enabled tools that drive decision-making across the organization.
Throughout the summer, you'll assist with testing, validation, monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure data products are accurate, secure, and valuable to end users. You'll gain hands-on experience with data governance, observability, access controls, and engineering best practices while learning how to build maintainable, high-quality solutions that balance performance, scalability, privacy, and security.
This role works under the guidance of senior engineers or technical leads on scoped tasks that contribute to larger cross-functional projects and business objectives. We are problem solvers, constantly reviewing how and why we do things. We learn from each other and strive to raise the bar. We leverage new technologies, iterate quickly, and deliver meaningful innovation to the organization.
Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program focused on Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related technical field.

• Coursework, research, personal projects, student work, or previous internship experience with Python and SQL.

• Foundational understanding of data structures, algorithms, relational data, data modeling, ETL/ELT concepts, and software engineering fundamentals.

• Solid understanding of how Agents, Skills, and agentic systems are deployed and maintained.

• Exposure to version control and collaborative development practices, such as Git, code review, automated testing, or CI/CD, through academic or project-based work.

• Ability to investigate a problem independently, make progress with incomplete information, and ask informed questions when additional guidance is needed.

• Strong attention to detail and an interest in building reliable, maintainable, and understandable systems.

• Exposure to Databricks, Apache Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake, or other distributed processing frameworks is a bonus

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including storage, compute, networking, and IAM/security concepts is a bonus

Hosting Location: Activision Publishing (Santa Monica, 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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com 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:

• 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.