Summer 2021 Intern - Analytics

Job Description

Job Title:Analytics Internship

Requisition ID:R003058

Analytics Internship

Internship Applications are open September 8 th to November 30 th

Your Platform 

Activision is looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2021 summer. We thrive on a culture of collaboration, respect, and fun. All Activision 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 game you are contributing on. Internships will be offered at our development studios across the country as well as Activision's corporate headquarters.

We are currently planning on having our internships in-person. With that said, the safety of our employees is a top priority and we are comfortable transitioning our internship to be 100% virtual if needed.

Your Mission   
• Explore game or player data in various contexts
• Use modern data science methods to analyze data
• ​Visualize and interpret analytical results
• Spend a summer focusing on a meaningful project that directly impacts game development while having an unparalleled experience.
• Participate in learning and development tech talks to understand how our employees come together to launch AAA games

Player Profile   
• Must be pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD majoring in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or a related technical field and graduating December 2021 or later
• Curious, self-driven, analytical, and excited to play with data
• Available for a 12-week internship starting in late May or late June
• Candidates must apply with a resume and (if applicable) a link to their code samples to be considered

Internship Opportunities

Machine Learning (Consumer Technology): Leverage data, game APIs, and creative marketing to build an engaging experience for players outside of the console or PC, working on challenging projects that utilize your education and critical thinking abilities to have an impact on business initiatives, working on machine learning models, analyzing KPIs, participating in the design and code review process and partnering with other engineers in a collaborative environment . This internship is located in Los Angeles, CA.
• Understanding of data structures, data modeling and software architecture
• Deep knowledge of math, probability, statistics and algorithms
• Ability to write robust code in Python
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (like Keras , PyTorch , Tensorflow ) and libraries (like scikit -learn)

Data Science (Franchise Models): Help develop and operationalize machine learning models that impact Game Operations, Marketing, CRM, and Business Planning. Contribute to the goal of understanding and improving consumer/player experiences. This internship is located in Boulder, CO.
• Programming proficiency in Python and/or R
• Knowledge of Spark
• Knowledge of data systems, relational databases, querying with SQL
• Experience with engineering tools and methods ( github , unit testing, continuous integration, etc.)
• Experience with machine learning tools ( SciKit -Learn, TensorFlow, etc.) Experience building web frontends ( Javascript , JQuery , D3.js, React, etc.)

Data Science (Mobile): Be a core component of the most successful Mobile gaming business through analytical excellence . Be part of a business that moves at breakneck speed and delivers the most engaging experiences to our players and fans.
• Programming expertise in Python and/or R
• Comfortable working in a Notebook environment ( Jupyter , Zeppelin, etc.)
• Knowledge of data systems, relational databases, querying with SQL  
• Bonus: Experience with engineering tools and methods ( github , unit testing, continuous integration, etc.)  
• Bonus: Experience with machine learning tools ( SciKit -Learn, TensorFlow, etc.)  

Data Analytics (Mobile): Be a core component of the most successful Mobile gaming business by working closely with internal teams across Product, Production, User Acquisition, Development, Design, Leadership, and other decision-makers on our games to deliver critical insights to support strategic business and marketing decisions. 
• Expertise in querying with SQL
• Expertise in quantitative methods – finding the truth and narrative in the data
• Knowledge of data visualization techniques and best practices
• Programming expertise in Python and/or R is preferable
• Bonus: comfortable working in a Notebook environment ( Jupyter , Zeppelin, etc.)

Our World 

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, Activision operates at the intersection of technology, entertainment, esports, and consumer products. Activision is more than just the leading developer and publisher of video games, we are the creators of some of the world's biggest, most ground-breaking titles in the industry. Our portfolio includes Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Spyro™, Tony Hawk's™: Pro Skater™, and Sekiro™.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d23v62-3-142-35-75-42 in your application.