Activision · 5 months ago
Data Science Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$20/hr - $50/hrActivision is one of the world's largest interactive entertainment companies, known for its beloved franchises such as Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. They are seeking a Data Science Intern to join the Player Science team, where the intern will analyze player behavior and deliver insights that influence game development through data analysis and machine learning methods.
GamingMedia and EntertainmentPC GamesPublishingVideo Games
Responsibilities
Join the Player Science team to help drive data-informed decisions for Call of Duty
Explore player behavior and deliver insights that shape game development
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
Present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
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 a 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
Benefits
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
Company
Activision
Activision develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment, and leisure products. It is a sub-organization of Activision Blizzard.
Founded in 1979
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Chief Technology Officer
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Director
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