Activision 2027 Summer Internships - User Research Data Analytics

Activision is looking for talented and innovative students to join our teams for summer 2027. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing to.   

All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to subsidize housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.  

Program Requirements 

• Currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD degree program and graduating December 2027 – June 2028 

• Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in mid-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  

Internship Opportunities 

User Research Data Analyst Intern:  

Partner with User Research study leads and game development teams to turn play test telemetry and research data into actionable insights. Query, join, validate, and summarize play test datasets using SQL, working across gameplay events and common player, session, match, and study identifiers. Learn and navigate game telemetry schemas and data structures to identify the appropriate events, fields, and metrics for specific research and design questions. Build and maintain clear, interactive visualizations and dashboards using JavaScript and Apache ECharts to help researchers and designers explore player behavior, progression, performance, and other study-relevant measures. Translate questions from designers and study leads into well-defined analyses, conduct ad-hoc investigations, perform data-quality checks, and clearly communicate what the data does and does not support. Support the integration of behavioral telemetry with survey and other research data, contribute charts and analytical summaries to research reports, and help improve reusable queries, metrics, and visualization workflows for future play tests. Get on-the-job training and mentoring from industry experts in user research, game analytics, and data visualization while helping the player voice inform game development decisions. 

Learn more about our User Research HERE

Requirements: 

• Working knowledge of SQL, including joins, aggregations, filtering, CTEs, and the ability to query and troubleshoot structured datasets 

• Experience with JavaScript for data visualization; familiarity with Apache ECharts (or a comparable visualization library) is strongly preferred 

• Ability to understand and work with game telemetry or similarly event-based data, including concepts such as events, timestamps, player IDs, sessions, matches, and nested or relational data structures 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to data quality, metric definition, edge cases, and accurate interpretation of results 

• Ability to translate ambiguous research or game-design questions into concrete data questions, appropriate metrics, and clear analytical outputs 

• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain findings and limitations to researchers, designers, and other non-technical partners 

• Adaptable and quick learner who enjoys investigating unfamiliar datasets and tackling a variety of analytical questions 

• Passion for video games and familiarity with a broad variety of game genres; experience with Activision titles is a plus 

• Experience with Python, R, notebooks, version control, or additional BI/data-visualization tools is a plus; relevant coursework or personal/academic projects are welcome 

Internship location(s): User Research (Sherman Oaks, CA) 

Our World 

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. 

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.  

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.  

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.