2025 US Co-Op - Game Engineering

5 Months ago • All levels • Game Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision Blizzard is seeking talented and innovative students for their 2025 US Co-Op - Game Engineering program. The program offers in-person co-op opportunities in Albany, NY, with a choice between Gameplay Engineering and Graphics/Rendering. Gameplay Engineering focuses on developing gameplay and features for shipping titles, requiring strong technical skills and experience in programming languages like C++. Graphics/Rendering involves working on console, PC, and mobile titles, requiring knowledge of C++, rendering architecture, and performance optimization. Co-ops will receive a meaningful project, learn new skills/technology, collaborate with industry professionals, and participate in exclusive Learning & Development and social events.
Must have:
  • Pursuing an associates, bachelors, or masters degree
  • Graduating December 2025 – July 2026
  • Enrolled in a college or university that offers co-op programs
  • Available to participate in a co-op from May 19th or June 16th to December 13th
  • Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
  • Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++
  • Knowledge of mathematics for 3D graphics, particularly linear algebra
Good to have:
  • Proven game programming experience (personal or professional)
  • Working knowledge of C++
  • Experience with at least one game-related domain (graphics, networking, embedded systems)
  • Multi-threading, optimization (rendering and systems), and computer architecture
  • Practical facility in an additional language like Python or Rust
Perks:
  • Meaningful project
  • Unparalleled experience
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Social events
  • Competitive base pay
  • Potential for incentive compensation
  • Relocation assistance (if required)

Job Details

Team Name:

Job Title:

2025 US Co-Op - Game Engineering

Requisition ID:

R024239

Job Description:

Game Engineering Co-Op

Player Profile

  • Pursuing an associates, bachelors, or masters and graduating December 2025 – July 2026
  • Enrolled in a college or university that offers co-op programs
  • Available to participate in a co-op from May 19th or June 16th to December 13th
  • 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
  • Candidates must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered

Co-Op Opportunities

All Co-Ops will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often Co-Ops work in the office Monday-Friday (living stipend provided to all Co-Op).

Co-Op location: Albany, NY

Gameplay Engineering Co-Op: Partner across teams developing gameplay and features for our games. You will be working on a shipping title, with a mentor, on a team managing multiple projects against competing deadlines. It may be the biggest challenge you have faced, but your strong technical skills, initiative, and commitment will get you through.

  • Proficient in a programming language, preferably C++
  • Knowledge of mathematics for 3D graphics, particularly linear algebra
  • An eagerness to collaborate and innovate on game side code
  • Proven game programming experience a plus (personal or professional)

Graphics/Rendering Co-Op: Work on console, PC, and mobile titles to solve problems within render architecture, systems programming, GPU microcode, procedural geometry, ray-tracing, and performance analysis and optimization.

  • Working knowledge of C++
  • Experience with at least one game-related domain (graphics, networking, embedded systems)
  • Multi-threading, optimization (rendering and systems), and computer architecture are a plus
  • Practical facility in an additional language like Python or Rust

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.

Your Platform

We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2024 summer. All students will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn new skills/technology while you collaborate with some of the best in the gaming industry. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your co-op will directly impact the team you are contributing on. In addition to your day-to-day work, you’ll participate in summer exclusive Learning & Development and social events (virtual and in-person).

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's 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’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

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 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.

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