2026 US Internships - Computer Graphics

17 Minutes ago • All levels • $41,600 PA - $104,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision Blizzard is seeking talented and innovative students for 2026 summer internships in Computer Graphics. Interns will engage in meaningful projects, gaining unparalleled experience and directly impacting the team. Opportunities include Rendering and Graphics Engineering roles, both conducted in-person. The company provides tools, resources, relocation services, and a living stipend to support interns.
Must have:
  • Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree program
  • Graduating December 2026 – July 2027
  • Available for a 12-week internship starting late-May or mid-June
  • Currently residing in the US or open to relocating to the US
  • Exhibits learning agility
  • 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
  • Working knowledge of C++
  • Experience with at least one game-related domain (graphics, networking, embedded systems)
  • Familiarity with Python and NumPy
  • Experience working with Arduinos, Raspberry Pi’s, and camera modules
  • Experience with BRDF, shading models, and microfacet models
Good to have:
  • Multi-threading, optimization (rendering and systems), and computer architecture knowledge
  • Practical facility in an additional language like Python or Rust
Perks:
  • Meaningful project and unparalleled experience
  • Tools and resources for learning
  • Relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement)
  • Living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs
  • 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
  • Voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance
  • Relocation assistance (if required to move geographic locations)

Job Details

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. 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.

Player Profile

  • Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD 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.

Rendering Internship: 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

Hosting Locations: Central Technology (Portland, ME)

Graphics Engineering Internship: Graphics Engineering for Activision Central Technology focuses on the design and development of visual related systems. In this role, an intern will work on the fabrication of material capture hardware.

  • Working knowledge of C++.
  • Familiarity with Python and NumPy.
  • Experience working with Arduinos, Raspberry Pi’s, and camera modules.
  • Experience with BRDF, shading models, and microfacet models.

Hosting Locations: Central Technology (Redmond, WA)

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., 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.

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.

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About The Company

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, 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!

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