Senior Software Engineer - Activision Blizzard Media
SAN FRANCISCO, CAPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Activision Blizzard Media
Job overview
The Senior Software Engineer role at Activision Blizzard Media focuses on developing scalable backend systems for mobile advertising technologies, significantly impacting the Publisher Ads Platform.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing and developing a high-scale Publisher Ads & Monetization platform, collaborating with architects, engineers, and product teams, ensuring operational excellence with DevOps, and mentoring junior engineers.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base pay range of $92,920 to $171,814 annually in the U.S., eligibility for incentive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid leave, mental health programs, and relocation assistance if required.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have strong Java development skills, experience with AdTech platforms, NoSQL systems, multithreading, asynchronous processing, cloud environments like GCP or AWS, CI/CD, and open source technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes; a BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience is required.
Career development
The company encourages learning from peers, experimentation with new technologies, and offers opportunities to mentor junior engineers, fostering professional growth within a collaborative team environment.
Work environment and culture
Activision Blizzard Media promotes a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture with a passion for gaming, work-life balance, and a supportive environment for underrepresented groups and individuals with disabilities.
Company information
Activision Blizzard Media is a leader in the gaming industry, focusing on innovative advertising technologies and creating engaging player experiences through its Publisher Ads Platform.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Ads Engineering team, a sociable and passionate group focused on innovation and collaboration across multiple business units.
Unique job features
The role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge advertising backend systems at scale, using the latest technologies and contributing to industry advancements.
Company overview
Activision Blizzard Media is a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, a global leader in interactive entertainment. They specialize in delivering engaging advertising experiences within gaming environments, leveraging the extensive reach of popular franchises like Call of Duty, Candy Crush, and World of Warcraft. The company generates revenue through in-game advertising and partnerships with brands seeking to connect with a diverse and engaged gaming audience. Founded in 2008 through the merger of Activision and Vivendi Games, Activision Blizzard has a rich history of innovation and growth in the gaming industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in building scalable, high-performance backend systems using Java and your experience with AdTech platforms, emphasizing your ability to handle billions of requests per day.
Focus on showcasing your skills in cloud environments like Google Cloud Platform or AWS, your knowledge of NoSQL databases such as Bigtable or Elastic, and your experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Apply through multiple channels including the Activision Blizzard Media corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect with current engineers and team members in the Ads Engineering division on LinkedIn; open conversations with ice breakers such as commenting on recent tech innovations at Activision Blizzard Media or asking about their experience working on the Publisher Ads Platform.
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