Staff Software 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

Advertising, AdTech, Software EngineeringIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaAdTechNoSQLBigtableElasticJMeterPerformance EngineeringMulti-threadingAsynchronous ProcessingBackend Systems DesignCommunicationProblem-Solving

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key skills required for this Staff Software Engineer role?

The role requires expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering, experience with NoSQL systems like Bigtable and Elastic, multi-threading, asynchronous processing, and leading development of highly performing services in Java. Preferred experience includes AdTech platforms and cloud environments like Google Cloud Platform or AWS.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like for the Ads Engineering team?

The team is an impactful group of problem solvers who review processes, learn from each other, experiment with new tech, are sociable and fun, passionate about games, and value work-life balance.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have a BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent, demonstrated leadership in Java services, AdTech experience, cloud and CI/CD knowledge, plus enthusiasm for the games industry—even if they don't meet every qualification, as the team encourages applications from diverse groups.

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