2026 Fall Co-Ops - Software Development - Demonware (Vancouver)

Activision•Vancouver, BC

5d•CA$45,203 - CA$95,655•Onsite

About The Position

This role is based onsite at the Demonware Vancouver office, following the team’s hybrid schedule (4 days per week in office). A relocation package may be available depending on eligibility. Demonware is a technology company that values openness and collaboration, partnering with engineers and creatives across AAA game studios to deliver the online and data services that power some of the world’s biggest franchises — including Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot. At Demonware, you’ll find big-company challenges with a small-company culture. We support millions of concurrent users and work with technologies such as Python, C++, Java, Linux, MySQL, Erlang, and Kubernetes. Our co-op students make real contributions — many see their code running in production within days of joining.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program
Expected graduation between January 2027 and May 2028
Available for an 8-month, in-person co-op starting September 2026
Clear written and verbal communication
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Resume and transcript required
Candidates will be required to complete an automated coding assessment
Strong knowledge of Python, C++, and/or Java
Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
Familiarity with Linux and source control (Git preferred)
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP, UDP, HTTP)
Experience with SQL-based databases (MySQL preferred)
Strong knowledge of Python, C++, and/or Java
Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
Experience with SQL-based databases (MySQL preferred)
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP, UDP, HTTP)
Familiarity with Linux and source control (Git preferred)
Scripting experience (Bash, and/or Groovy)
Knowledge of foundational technologies such as TCP/IP and Linux/Unix internals
Strong knowledge of Java, Kotlin, or Python
Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and basic computer science fundamentals
Understanding of database systems and SQL
Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and Git (or similar version control systems)
Interest in or exposure to distributed systems or big‑data processing (e.g., Kafka, Spark, Flink)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools for automating build, test, and deployment
Familiarity with Kubernetes
Exposure to security and scalability concepts
Experience building RESTful services or web applications
Clear passion for computer science showcased through personal projects, or extracurricular activities
Familiarity with Kubernetes
Multi-platform development experience
Exposure to security and scalability concepts
Experience building RESTful services or web applications
Experience building or working with distributed systems (scalability, reliability, performance)
Exposure to data pipelines, streaming architectures, or ETL frameworks
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Exposure to observability tooling (logging, metrics, tracing)
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Airflow, CI/CD systems)
Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP/HTTP)

Responsibilities

Build multiplayer features
Develop core backend systems
Design tools for large-scale distributed services
Gain hands-on experience working with Kubernetes infrastructure, automation frameworks, and scalable data pipelines
Collaborate in design discussions
Perform root cause analysis
Automate workflows to improve reliability, performance, and developer experience
Maintain and evolve Demonware’s platform
Contribute to the design of highly reliable operational architecture
Ensure services are scalable, maintainable, and built for players worldwide
Collaborate with experienced engineers across global offices, gaining exposure to high impact, large scale systems engineering
Design, build, and support scalable data platforms and frameworks that power analytics and real-time insights across major game franchises
Work with modern big data technologies, including batch and streaming systems, to ingest, process, and deliver high-volume data reliably
Contribute to building APIs and microservices that enable efficient data processing and integration
Collaborate closely with engineers across instrumentation, ingestion, processing, and visualization, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of large-scale data systems
Create automation tools to streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency

Benefits

Relocation package
Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and drinks from a fully stocked kitchen
BBQs and Lunch & Learns
Vacation allowance
Competitive pay
Free games
Extended health plan, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, for employees and their dependents, as well as disability insurance
RRSP with Company match
Tuition reimbursement
Charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation
Paid sick time
Compassion and bereavement leaves
Parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs
Fitness programs
Free and discounted games
Supplemental life & critical illness
Legal service
Relocation assistance