Senior Staff Backend Engineer - Activision Blizzard Media at Activision-Blizzard

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data, Analytics & StrategyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, and have demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java. Experience in designing overall architecture and design for large-scale distributed systems is required, along with expertise in Java, System Design, and Performance Analysis. Knowledge of NoSQL systems such as Bigtable and Elastic, and experience with Multi-threading, Asynchronous, and Streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka) is preferred. Familiarity with cloud-based environments like Google Cloud Platform or AWS, CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior Staff Backend Engineer will design and develop a highly scalable, available, and reliable Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day, partnering with architects, senior engineers, and cross-team members. They will take complete ownership and manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, providing technical directions and mentorship to other engineers, and serving as a role model in engineering best practices and design/coding standards. The role involves working with the product team to translate business needs into development/design tasks, and contributing to the overall architecture and design of the platform.

Skills

Backend Engineering

Scalability

Reliability

Problem-solving

Communication

Activision-Blizzard

Develops and publishes interactive video games

About Activision-Blizzard

Activision Blizzard develops and publishes video games, creating popular franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and Candy Crush. Their games are available on various platforms and cater to a wide range of players, from casual mobile users to serious console and PC gamers. The company generates revenue through game sales, in-game purchases, subscriptions for games like World of Warcraft, and advertising through Activision Blizzard Media. They also profit from merchandise and esports events. What sets Activision Blizzard apart from competitors is its focus on high-quality gaming experiences that promote community and social interaction among players. The company's goal is to provide engaging and immersive entertainment that connects gamers worldwide.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1979Year Founded

$975MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Entertainment, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Relocation Assistance

Risks

Employee morale issues due to layoffs could affect productivity and innovation.

Backlash from the Microsoft acquisition may impact game development and community trust.

Loss of key talent to competitors could weaken strategic capabilities.

Differentiation

Activision Blizzard boasts iconic franchises like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.

The company excels in cross-platform play, enhancing player engagement and retention.

Activision Blizzard's esports division capitalizes on growing viewership and sponsorships.

Upsides

Microsoft's acquisition could provide resources for innovation and expansion.

Cloud gaming services offer a broader audience without high-end hardware needs.

Augmented reality gaming experiences present new opportunities for franchise expansion.

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