Data Science Intern

2 Minutes ago • All levels • Data Analysis • $41,600 PA - $104,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Join the Player Science team to help drive data-informed decisions for Call of Duty. As an intern embedded with Studios, you’ll explore player behavior, and deliver insights that shape game development. You’ll analyze user experience, retention, and monetization using descriptive and predictive methods, design and productionize machine learning models for anomaly detection, automate analytics to support long-term decision-making, and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Must have:
  • Pursuing a masters and graduating December 2025 – July 2026
  • Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-August or mid-September
  • Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
  • Candidates must apply with resume
  • Master's in computer science, physics, engineering
  • Strong skills in SQL and Python/R
  • Professional habits in statistical learning, modeling, and software engineering for data science
  • Passion for gaming and player engagement
Perks:
  • Relocation services and living stipend provided
  • Meaningful project and unparalleled experience
  • Tools and resources to learn new skills/technology
  • Collaboration with gaming industry professionals
  • Challenging and creative work
  • Intern exclusive Learning & Development and social events
  • 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)

Job Details

Player Profile

  • Pursuing a masters and graduating December 2025 – July 2026
  • Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-August or mid-September
  • 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
  • Candidates must apply with resume

Internship Opportunities

All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office Monday-Friday (relocation services and living stipend provided to all interns).

Data Science Internship:

Join the Player Science team to help drive data-informed decisions for Call of Duty. As an intern embedded with Studios, you’ll explore player behavior, and deliver insights that shape game development. You’ll analyze user experience, retention, and monetization using descriptive and predictive methods, design and productionize machine learning models for anomaly detection, automate analytics to support long-term decision-making, and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Master's in computer science, physics, engineering
  • Strong skills in SQL and Python/R
  • Professional habits in statistical learning, modeling, and software engineering for data science
  • Passion for gaming and player engagement

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! 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 2025 summer. All interns 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 internship will directly impact the team you are contributing on. In addition to your day-to-day work, you’ll participate in intern exclusive Learning & Development and social events (virtual and in-person).

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.

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/

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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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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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