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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Activision 2027 Summer Internships - User Research Data Analytics - **Company:** Activision Blizzard, Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Salary:** $41,600.0 - $104,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Apache HTTP Server, Data Structures, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Video Game Development, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Data Analytics, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.activisionblizzard.com/job/R028046 ## About the Role * 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, * 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 ## Description 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., 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. 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