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About Activision Blizzard Media

Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty and Overwatch Leagues, and top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and StarCraft.

The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences.

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer in our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Publisher Ads Platform.

Your role within the Kingdom

Do you want to build high-scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys collaborating across business units? Can you translate business needs into technical solutions?

If yes, then our Staff Software Engineer role on the ads engineering team may be the right fit for you!

We are a team of problem solvers who continually review and learn from each other. We experiment with new tech and ideas, and strive to innovate the industry. We are sociable, passionate, and love games, always aiming to create the best player experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a scalable, available, and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform handling billions of requests daily.

• Collaborate with architects and engineers to craft backend systems.

• Work with product and engineering teams on cross-functional projects.

• Partner with DevOps to ensure operational excellence.

• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative team environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven experience leading development of high-performance Java services.

• Experience with AdTech platforms such as ad serving or demand-side platforms is preferred.

• Knowledge of NoSQL systems like Bigtable or Elasticsearch.

• Expertise in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering.

• Experience with multithreading and asynchronous processing.

• Designing end-to-end system architecture.

• Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Key Attributes

• Experience with cloud environments like Google Cloud Platform or AWS.

• Knowledge of CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related tools.

• Experience with open-source technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery.

• Passionate about building maintainable, high-quality solutions for the long term.

Additional Information

Applications must be submitted in English. For more details, visit careers.king.com.

Rewards

We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, mental health programs, and more. Details are available at The U.S. salary range for this role is $111,780 - $206,882 annually, depending on experience and location. Compensation is negotiable and may include incentive pay.