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Software Engineering Internship

Activision
Santa Monica California 90405 United States of America
2 years ago
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Job Title:

Software Engineering Internship

Requisition ID:

R009214

Job Description:

Software Engineering Internship

Please note that we are currently planning on having our internships in-person. With that said, the safety of our employees is a top priority and we are comfortable transitioning our internship to be 100% virtual if needed .

Player Profile

  • Must be pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD in a computer science related field and graduating December 202 2 or later
  • Available for a 12-week internship starting in late May or late June
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written skills
  • Candidates must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered

Internship Opportunities

Automation Internship: This team supports the continuous development, automation, and improved workflows and iteration times for our studios. (Los Angeles, Playa Vista, Sherman Oaks)

  • Working knowledge of C++
  • Comfortable with Unix and Windows
  • Working knowledge of Python, Bash, and/or Javascript
  • Understanding of git
  • Docker knowledge is a plus

Front-End Development Intern ship : Be part of the Experience Optimization team located in Los Angeles, CA, focused on Front-end Development to build and maintain a variety of consumer facing websites and mobile properties for our games and franchises. Leverage data, game AIP’s and creative marketing to build an engaging experience for players out of the console of PC.

  • Deep understanding of front end (CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Etc.) languages
  • Experience with engineering tools and methods ( GitHub , unit testing, continuous integration, etc.)

Back-end Development Intern ship : Be part of the Experience Optimization team located in Los Angeles, CA, focused on Back-end Development to build and maintain a variety of consumer facing websites and mobile properties for our games and franchises. Work on websites that are global and responsive, built within the Activision CMS to support long term maintenance and usability

  • Strong understanding of Java programmin g and Spring framework
  • Experience with SQL/NoSQL
  • Understanding of data scaling techniques
  • Experience with engineering tools and methods ( GitHub , unit testing, continuous integration, etc.)

UX/UI Internship: Be part of the Experience Optimization team located in Los Angeles, CA focused on UX/UI to create wireframes, mockups and prototypes for new and existing websites and mobile apps for one of our franchises. Conduct research to inform approach including competitive analysis and user feedback

  • Knowledge of best practices for websites and mobile apps
  • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently within a team environment
  • Experience using design tools such as Sketch

Your Mission

  • Work on challenging projects that utilize your education and critical thinking abilities to have an impact on business initiatives
  • Participate in the design and code review process
  • Partner with other software engineers in a collaborative environment
  • Participate in learning and development tech talks to understand how our employees come together to launch AAA games

Your Platform

Activision is looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 202 2 summer . We thrive on a culture of collaboration, respect, and fun. All Activision 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 game you are contributing on. Internships will be offered at our development studios across the country as well as Activision's corporate headquarters.

Our World

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, Activision operates at the intersection of technology, entertainment, esports, and consumer products. Activision is more than just the leading developer and publisher of video games, we are the creators of some of the world’s biggest, most ground-breaking titles in the industry. Our portfolio includes Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Spyro™, Tony Hawk’s™: Pro Skater™ , and Sekiro ™.

The videogame 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. Activision 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.

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