Rotational Engineer, Central Technology
About The Position
Your Platform Activision Central Tech works to support our development studios and their titles. Comprised of seven main teams, we have many specialties including data, privacy and security, motion capture and animation pipeline technologies, graphics, build and infrastructure for studio development and data centers, optimization, systems programming, and online services including matchmaking and networking. Central Tech is distributed globally with offices across the U.S., and in Canada, England, Ireland and Japan. Most of our teams are comprised of both engineering and research talent, allowing us to always have an eye on the future. Our dedicated engineers help with title development and provide valuable collaboration between studios while our researchers make things happen and keep a strong connection with the needs of the game studios. Central Tech is part of Activision. To learn more about us and our research, please visit us at https://research.activision.com/ . Your Mission Activision Central Tech is seeking hardworking programmers starting their careers to join the Central Tech Rotational Program (CTRP), an 18-month rotational engineering program that provides a breadth of skills while participants rotate across various Activision game studios and teams. This is a rare West Coast opportunity to accelerate your career by developing groundbreaking games technology, learning the next-gen consoles inside and out, and working on leading AAA game titles with top developers like Beenox, Demonware, Elsewhere Entertainment, High Moon Studios, Infinity Ward, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games and Treyarch. Please note, the start date for this program will be in March 2026. Mission Report Three 6-month rotations Rotations mapped to product launches/updates, business needs, and employee interest Training and development opportunities, including mentorship Opportunity to find your fit and gain exposure to multiple Activision teams. Rotations can include, but are not limited to, the following engineering functions: Game Security Graphics Online Services Tools Call of Duty Mobile
Requirements
- At minimum, you should have completed basic training in C++ (there will be a test)
- Experience with network programming (TCP, UDP, security, NAT, etc.), client/server architecture, database development experience
- Understanding of 3D math, vectors, matrices, quaternions and general linear algebra
Nice To Haves
- If you know LUA, Python or Java you can level the game
- Have a code sample? Share your portfolio link or Github
Responsibilities
- Own, operate and support the services and features you develop
- Implementing features deep within game-specific engines
- Solve and fix online and multiplayer features
- Excited and motivated to learn new areas of development
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
