Senior Staff Backend Engineer - Activision Blizzard Media

2 Months ago • 7 Years + • Backend Development • $143,060 PA - $264,846 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision Blizzard Media seeks a Senior Staff Backend Engineer to design and develop highly scalable, available, and reliable Ads & Monetization platforms handling billions of requests daily. Responsibilities include partnering with architects and engineers to build high-volume backend systems, managing projects, translating business needs into technical tasks, providing technical direction and mentorship, and championing engineering best practices. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in Java, system design, performance analysis, and experience with AdTech platforms. Experience with NoSQL systems and cloud technologies (GCP, Azure, AWS) is preferred.
Must have:
  • 7+ years experience in developing high-performing Java services
  • 2+ years in designing large-scale distributed systems
  • AdTech platform experience (Ads Monetization, Serving, DSP)
  • NoSQL system expertise (Bigtable, HBase)
  • Proficiency in Java, System Design, Performance Analysis
  • Experience with multi-threading, asynchronous, and streaming technologies
Good to have:
  • Experience with GCP, Azure, or AWS
  • CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle experience
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Telemetry
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior Staff Backend Engineer - Activision Blizzard Media

Requisition ID:

R023876

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 Sr 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!

Your role within Activision Blizzard Media

  • Design and develop 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 projects 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

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.

  • 7+ years of demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java

  • 2+ years of experience in designing overall architecture and design for large scale distributed systems

  • Experience with AdTech platforms preferred like Ads Monetization, Serving, Demand Side Platform, etc.

  • Experience with NoSQL systems e.g., Bigtable, HBase

  • Expert knowledge in Java, System Design and Performance Analysis

  • Experience working with Multi-threading, Asynchronous, Streaming technologies

  • Great interpersonal skills and a consistent record to work in a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with Google Cloud Platform, Azure, AWS or similar cloud technologies

  • Experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle and related technologies

  • Experience with open-source tools & technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Telemetry

  • Passionate about code quality, maintainability and usability

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 .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $143,060.00 - $264,846.00 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. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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