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Activision · 4 months ago

2026 US Summer Internships - Analytics & Data Science

Santa Monica

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$20/hr - $50/hr

Activision Blizzard is one of the world's largest interactive entertainment companies, dedicated to creating epic entertainment experiences. They are seeking talented and innovative students for their 2026 summer internships in Analytics and Data Science, where interns will work on meaningful projects that directly impact the team.

GamingMedia and EntertainmentPC GamesPublishingVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience

The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing to

This is an exciting role in our AI team that allows the candidate to interact with multiple teams and senior leaders to build up skills and capabilities

The candidate will learn how to solve interesting problems in a systematic way specifically in ads space for gaming

Projects may include life time value evaluation and framework research and crash analysis

As part of the Player Science team, you’ll explore player behavior, uncover insights, and contribute to game design and live operations

Qualification

SQLPythonData analysisDashboarding toolsA/B testingCuriosity-driven mindsetCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree program

Graduating December 2026 – July 2027

Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June

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

A passion for significantly impacting game development

Applicants must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered

Proficiency in SQL – Comfortable writing complex queries and exploring large datasets

Dashboarding experience – Knowledge of tools like Tableau, Power BI, or other BI platforms

Python programming skills – Familiar with data wrangling, statistical analysis, and basic scripting

Strong communication skills – Able to clearly present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

A curiosity-driven mindset and an eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment

Enrolled in a PhD program

Experience with SQL and R/Python for data analysis

Understanding of A/B testing and causal inference methodologies

Strong storytelling skills with data and a passion for games or mobile apps

Preferred

Master's & PhD preferred

Familiarity with distributed data processing tools (e.g., Spark, Presto, Hive) is a plus

Exposure to predictive modeling and machine learning is a bonus

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

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Activision develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment, and leisure products. It is a sub-organization of Activision Blizzard.

Founded in 1979

Santa Monica, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.activision.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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