About the role#
As a graphics programming intern, you join the rendering team at our studio. You participate in the development, optimization, and improvement of graphics pipelines for international AAA franchises. You work alongside senior graphics programmers and technical artists to push visual boundaries while ensuring performance on current-generation consoles and PC.
What you'll do#
- Develop the rendering engine by implementing and improving techniques such as lighting, shadows, post-processing, visual effects, and shaders.
- Analyze and optimize GPU and CPU usage, including frame times and video memory management.
- Use specialized tools to identify bottlenecks and fix visual artifacts.
- Collaborate with technical artists to ensure graphics asset pipelines are efficient and fluid.
- Explore new algorithms and techniques from modern computer graphics research.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor or master program for software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or applied mathematics.
- Strong knowledge of C++, object-oriented programming, and fine memory management.
- Excellent skills in linear algebra and 3D geometry.
- Understanding of modern rendering pipelines and GPU architectures.
- Practical experience or theoretical knowledge with at least one modern API such as DirectX 12, Vulkan, DirectX 11, or OpenGL.
Location & details#
- Location: Quebec, Quebec, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site, five days per week.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard operates as an interactive entertainment company with a presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. The organization maintains a gaming network that reaches users across 196 countries. Its portfolio includes franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Candy Crush. The company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Santa Monica, California.
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