Activision 2027 Summer Internships - Game Economy
About The Position
Activision is seeking a Game Economy Intern for its 2027 summer internship program. The intern will use economic theory and empirical methods to understand and improve the player experience, studying how players can thrive in Call of Duty and providing insights to game developers and product managers. The role provides access to a large volume of game data, which the intern will analyze using SQL and statistical software. The internship is in person, with hosting managers determining when and how often interns work in the office. It is a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June 2027. The hosting location is Activision Publishing in Santa Monica, California. Interns may opt into relocation services and receive a living stipend to help subsidize housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs. The program is for students currently enrolled in a master's or PhD program who expect to graduate between December 2027 and June 2028. Applicants must currently reside in the United States or be open to relocating there, and must submit a resume. The role is intended for someone with a passion for making a significant impact on game development, strong analytical and communication skills, and an interest in gaming. The U.S. standard base pay range is $20.00–$50.00 per hour. Specific compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, performance, and work location; incentive compensation may be available but is not guaranteed. Intern benefit eligibility may vary.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a master's or PhD program and graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Available for a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June 2027.
- Currently residing in the United States or open to relocating to the United States.
- Deep knowledge of applying quantitative methods, including econometrics, probability, and statistics, to find insights and narratives in data.
- Expertise querying with SQL and performing analysis in Python or R.
- Strong critical-thinking skills and understanding of gaming.
- Strong communication skills to relay the significance of findings.
- Knowledge of data visualization techniques and standard processes.
- Applicants must apply with a resume.
- Demonstrates learning agility and the ability to think differently or grasp and apply new skills and concepts.
- Approaches problems clearly, in an organized and solutions-oriented manner.
- Works well with others and contributes to team tasks.
- Can effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities.
- Is engaged, seeks to learn, and manages time effectively.
- Has a passion for significantly impacting game development.
Responsibilities
- Use economic theory and empirical methods to understand and improve the player experience.
- Analyze game data to understand how players can thrive in Call of Duty.
- Provide findings and insights that can benefit game developers and product managers.
- Query and analyze data using SQL and Python or R, and communicate the significance of findings.
Benefits
- Living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
- Option to opt into relocation services, including flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
- Health savings account or health reimbursement account and healthcare and dependent-care spending accounts, subject to eligibility.
- Life and AD&D insurance and disability insurance, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) with Company match, subject to eligibility.
- Tuition reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
- Charitable donation matching, subject to eligibility.
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, and floating holidays, subject to eligibility.
- Compassion and bereavement leaves and parental leave, subject to eligibility.
- Mental health and wellbeing programs and fitness programs.
- Free and discounted games.
- Other voluntary benefit programs, including supplemental life and disability insurance, legal service, ID protection, and rental insurance.
- Potential relocation assistance if the Company requires a geographic move, subject to eligibility.
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