Staff Software Engineer | Activision Blizzard Media

Job Title:

Staff Software Engineer | Activision Blizzard Media

Requisition ID:

R025894

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Your Role Within the Kingdom

Do you want to build amazing high-scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation?

If you answered yes, then our Staff Backend Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you! We are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer in our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Publisher Ads Platform.

We are an impactful team of problem solvers who constantly review our processes and learn from each other. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas, and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We are sociable and fun, and we love hanging out together. We are passionate, some might even say quirky, and while we love what we do, our lives are about more than work. We love games, and are obsessed with creating the best player experience!

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop a highly scalable, available, and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day
• Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems
• Collaborate with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects
• Work with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence
• Mentor and work with junior engineers

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java
• Experience with AdTech platforms preferred (AdServing, Demand Side Platform, etc.)
• Experience with NoSQL systems (e.g., Bigtable, Elastic)
• Expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering
• Experience with multi-threading and asynchronous processing
• Experience designing the overall architecture of end-to-end solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a consistent record of working in a collaborative team environment
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience

Key Attributes:

• Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS
• Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Google BigQuery
• Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality, building for the long term

Additional Information:

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected] . General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards / Benefits:

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being. Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/HRA, healthcare and dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and other voluntary benefit programs
• Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires you to move for the job

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns. You can learn more by visiting .

Compensation:

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. New hire compensation is negotiable.