Expert Software Engineer (Privacy Data)

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Your Mission

Demonware's data team is responsible for creating the services and infrastructure that ingest billions of events our games emit each day. At this scale, the challenges we face empower our engineers to flex their creative engineering muscles. When we get things right the analysts, studios and developers that interact with our systems can rapidly go from question to insight without ever having to talk to us.

The Demonware data team also works with studios to model and instrument the things that matter. We work with our customers to ship data forward applications, ensure compliance of data produced and oversee the quality throughout.

We are looking for a data engineer to become a cornerstone of our data management strategy. In this role, you will run sophisticated data pipelines, and ensure compliance with data governance standards. If you are a professional who is a quick learner, adaptable, and ready to take on a variety of challenges, apply now!

What you bring to the table

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:    

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior data engineers, promoting a culture of excellence and growth.

• Engage with customers to facilitate compliant access to sensitive data.

• Lead all aspects of the management and optimization of data pipelines for compliance processing within our data ecosystem.

• Collaborate with our SRE team to develop and maintain a robust and compliant data infrastructure with minimal friction.

• Build APIs for integration with our internal systems and third-parties.

• Maintain data quality and pursue continuous improvement and innovation in data governance practices.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 7 years of experience in data engineering or a related field.

• Experience in production with cloud computing platforms like AWS, GCP, Azure.

• Production experience with version control tools and a validated understanding of containerization, build, and deployment processes (e.g., Argo CI/CD, GitHub, Jenkins, Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).

Knowledge & Skills

• Comfortable with one or more computer programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, Scala, Python, etc.

• Expertise in both streaming and batch-based streaming technologies including Flink, Kafka, Spark.

• Familiar with privacy legislation with an understanding of its implications on data collection, reporting, and compliance.

Key Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills and ability to navigate ambiguity in an effort to provide efficient solutions for sophisticated problems.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with data partners independently.

Extra Points

Experience

• Previous experience in leading compliance related initiatives relating directly to data and privacy legislation (GDPR, CCPA, COPPA, etc.)

Your Platform

Demonware is a member of the Activision family of studios. We work alongside engineers and creatives at our AAA partner studios and deliver the online and data services required by our massive franchises. We have launched well over 100 games, and our services connect multiple millions of players every single day into epic entertainment experiences.

While Call of Duty continues to push us to build bigger and better systems year on year. We also have a strong history of supporting great franchises such as Tony Hawk, Crash Bandicoot, Destiny, Diablo, Guitar Hero, and Skylanders.

Our success comes from our versatile and hardworking people. Our work environment is welcoming and collaborative, we deliver on time and at scale.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. 

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up. 

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! 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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

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

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:

• 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 a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

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 .