2026 US Summer Internships Software Engineering
2026 US Summer Internships Software Engineering
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Job Title:
2026 US Summer Internships - Software EngineeringRequisition ID:
R025995Job Description:
At Activision Blizzard we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences driven by our company values and passion Activision Blizzard creates worlds with the focus to entertain the universe. We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2026 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. Well 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.
Player Profile
Currently enrolled in a certificate associates bachelors or masters degree program and graduating December 2026 July 2027
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
A passion for significantly impacting game development
Applicants must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered
Internship Opportunities
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 supplement housing utility commuting and miscellaneous costs.
Cloud Engineering Intern Support cloud-native applications and infrastructure powering game development and data workflows. Help build tools and automation for AI-driven services support migrations and optimize performance across distributed systems using Agile and DevOps practices.
Skilled in Python Kubernetes Docker and Linux
Supported cloud migration and container upgrades
Familiar with monitoring tools CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code
Exposure to GCP and Azure platforms
Passionate about cloud services DevOps and scalable AI infrastructure
Hosting Locations: Central Technology (Sherman Oaks CA)
DevOps Intern: Build and support custom tools that streamline game development workflows. Contribute to scripting automation and front-end interfaces for internal systems used by designers and engineers. Collaborate across teams to improve developer experience and infrastructure.
Skilled in Python JavaScript and Linux/Unix environments
Experience with GitHub Perforce and CI/CD pipelines
Familiar with front-end frameworks and web development
Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP
Passionate about game design tooling and developer productivity
Hosting Locations: Central Technology (Sherman Oaks CA)
Backend Engineering Intern: Build backend systems and tools that support data-driven optimization across game development workflows. Collaborate with engineers and content creators to analyze performance streamline pipelines and improve developer tools.
Experience with C Python or C# in software development
Familiarity with SQL Spark or Presto for data analysis
Exposure to game engines (Unreal Unity) and debugging tools
Interest in backend systems build pipelines and performance optimization
Hosting Locations: Central Technology (Santa Monica CA)
Software Engineering Intern Data: Work with the Exceptions Team at Blizzard Entertainment where an intern in this role will learn about the Software Lifecycle process and help create new backend systems that willimpactall Blizzard teams.
Experience with Python and JavaScript
Familiarity with C#
Experience with Linux based systems
Hosting Locations:Blizzard Entertainment (Irvine CA)
Our World
Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty World of Warcraft Overwatch Diablo Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered!
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 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 - weve 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 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 roles range details for your local geography during the hiring 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
