Job Title:

Staff Backend Engineer | Activision Blizzard Media

Requisition ID:

R025844

Job Description:

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 an impactful team of problem solvers that are constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning 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 like to hang 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!

About Activision Blizzard Media:

Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty® and Overwatch® Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft®, Call of Duty®, and StarCraft®.

The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop 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

Skills & Qualifications:

• 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 in designing overall architecture of end-to-end solutions
• Great interpersonal skills and a consistent record of working in collaborative team environments
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field, plus 8+ years of relevant professional experience (12+ years total)

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, and related technologies
• Experience with open source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery
• Passionate about usability, maintainability and quality, building for the long term

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations:

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 at that email.

Rewards / Benefits:

Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, 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 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 https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

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 base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (not guaranteed).