Blizzard 2027 Summer Internships - Animation & Cinematic Tools Engineering
Blizzard Entertainment2 days ago
Irvine, CA, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Build technologies and pipelines that support CG animation workflows.
- Develop tools and automate workflows for animation and visual-content production.
- Improve systems used to create high-quality animation and visual content.
- Collaborate with software engineers and technical artists.
- Apply new technologies and concepts to game, animation, graphics, and cinematic development.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program and graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Available for a 12-week internship starting in mid-May or mid-June 2027.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with engineers and technical artists.
- Applicants must submit a resume and code samples.
- Experience with C++ is a plus.
- Familiarity with scripting or plug-in development in Autodesk Maya, SideFX Houdini, or Unreal Engine is a plus.
- Familiarity with current trends in CG technologies is a plus.
- Must currently reside in the United States or be open to relocating to the United States.
Benefits
- In-person internship in Irvine, California.
- 12-week summer 2027 internship beginning in mid-May or mid-June.
- Optional relocation services, including flights, train travel, or car-mileage reimbursement.
- Living stipend to help subsidize housing, utilities, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
- Standard U.S. base pay range of $20.00–$50.00 hourly.
- Potential eligibility for medical, dental, vision, retirement matching, paid leave, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
About Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes video games for PC and consoles, including World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, StarCraft, and Hearthstone, supported by Battle.net services and esports. Founded in 1991 (as Silicon & Synapse) and headquartered in Irvine, California, it operates within Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft in 2023. Its business model spans premium games, expansions, a World of Warcraft subscription, and in-game purchases for live-service titles.