Craft: Data, Analytics & Strategy
Job Description:
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 Senior Staff Backend Engineer in our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Publisher Ads Platform.
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 Senior Staff Backend Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you!
We are an impactful team of problem solvers who continually review how and why we do things and learn from one another. 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!
Responsibilities
Design and develop a highly scalable, available, and reliable Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day
Partner with architects, senior engineers, and cross-team members to build high-volume backend systems
Take complete ownership and manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with your technical expertise
Work with the product team to understand the business needs and translate them into development/design tasks
Provide technical directions and mentorship to other engineers
Be a role model in engineering best practices and design/coding standards for delivering high-quality products.
Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java
Experience in designing overall architecture and design for large-scale distributed systems
Experience with AdTech platforms, such as Ads Monetization, Serving, and Demand Side Platform, is preferred.
Experience with NoSQL systems, e.g., Bigtable, Elastic
Expert knowledge in Java, System Design, and Performance Analysis
Experience working with Multi-threading, Asynchronous, and Streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka)
Excellent interpersonal skills and a consistent record of working in a collaborative team environment
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, 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, and related technologies
Experience with open source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery
Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality, building for the long term
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.
A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of Heroes
King strives to be a place where everyone can be their most authentic self. We recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion is a vital and continuous conversation, and that change only happens when we all come together. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community.
Making the World Playful
Making the World Playful is our mission – it’s the thread that connects our people, our players, and our passion for our games. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love a bit of fun?
Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily. But our players aren’t the only ones that can level-up. We’re always looking for ways to champion each other and make what’s already great, even better.
So, if this feels like a fun way to spend your days, and you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful.
Applications needs to be in English.
Discover King at careers.king.com
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting .
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