Internship - Graphics Programming - Beenox (Winter 2027)

Job Title

Internship - Graphics Programming - Beenox (Winter 2027)

Job Posting ID R027941

Graphics Programming Internship – Beenox (Winter 2027)

• Please note that this internship will take place in Winter 2027.
• This position is based in our offices in
• Quebec

and follows a five-day-a-week in-person work schedule. Work arrangements may change depending on the company's needs.

Founded in Quebec and continuing to grow with a team in Montreal, Beenox has over 25 years of expertise in game development. As an Activision studio, we are leaders in interactive entertainment and are involved in the creation of renowned titles.

With pride, we significantly contribute to the famous Call of Duty franchise, particularly by creating content for Warzone seasons and leading the development of the PC version of Call of Duty. Throughout our history, we have also contributed to the success of Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Skylanders, Spider-Man, and Guitar Hero.

Our purpose is to drive people to forge relationships and live the exhilaration of surpassing each other, day after day.

We are determined to elevate gaming experiences to unprecedented levels for all players.

As a graphics programming intern, you will join the team specialized in the rendering engine. You will participate in the development, optimization, and improvement of graphics pipelines for internationally renowned AAA franchises.

Working alongside senior graphics programmers and technical artists, you will contribute to pushing the visual limits of the game while ensuring optimal performance on next-gen consoles and PC.

Main Responsibilities

• Rendering engine development: Participate in the implementation and improvement of rendering techniques (lighting, shadows, post-processing, visual effects, materials/shaders).
• Performance optimization: Analyze and optimize GPU and CPU usage (frame time, video memory management, reduction of draw calls).
• Graphics debugging and profiling: Use specialized tools to identify bottlenecks and correct visual artifacts.
• Collaboration with the artistic team: Work with technical artists to ensure that the tools and pipelines for creating graphic assets are performant and smooth.
• Technological watch: Explore new algorithms and graphics techniques from modern computer graphics research.

Basic Requirements

• Education: Student in a bachelor's or master's degree in software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or applied mathematics.
• C++ Mastery: Strong knowledge of C++, object-oriented programming, and fine memory management.
• Applied Mathematics: Excellent skills in linear algebra (matrices, transformations, vectors, quaternions) and 3D geometry.
• Computer Graphics Knowledge: Understanding of modern rendering pipelines (Rasterization, Ray Tracing, Compute Shaders) and GPU architectures.
• Graphics API Knowledge: Initial experience or theoretical knowledge of at least one modern API (DirectX 12, Vulkan, DirectX 11, or OpenGL).
• First-person shooter (FPS) game experience.

Asset

• Practical experience with a game engine (proprietary, Unreal Engine, Unity) or personal projects (3D rendering, personal engines).
• Knowledge of the C# language or scripting languages (Python).
• Understanding of modern graphics APIs (DirectX, Vulkan, OpenGL) or game console architectures.
• Portfolio or GitHub account showcasing low-level programming or video game projects.