Money Fit by DRS
Staff Backend Engineer
Money Fit by DRS, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Category:
Technology & Development
Location:
San Francisco, California, United States of America
Job ID:
R023602
Type:
Regular
Job Description: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 some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and StarCraft.We are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer in our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Ads Platform.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 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 a highly scalable, highly available, and highly reliable Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day.Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems.Collaborate with Product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects.Work with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence.Genuine curiosity about working with and mentoring junior engineers.Qualifications
5 years of demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing web services in Java.Experience with AdTech platforms preferred like AdServing, Demand Side Platform, etc.Experience with NoSQL systems e.g. DynamoDB, Cassandra, HBase.Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS.Expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering.Experience with streaming technologies e.g. Kafka, Kinesis, and Flink.Experience in designing overall architecture of frontend and backend solutions so that they work cohesively together.Great interpersonal skills and a consistent record of working in a collaborative team environment.BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies.Experience with open-source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery.Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality, building for the long term.RewardsWe 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
https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 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.About King
At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20-year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level-up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue, and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft.A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of HeroesKing strives to be a place where everyone can be their most authentic self. We recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital and continuous conversations, and that change only happens when we all come together. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community.Making the World PlayfulMaking the World Playful is our mission – it’s the thread that connects our people, our players, and our passion for our games. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love a bit of fun?Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily. But our players aren’t the only ones that can level-up. We’re always looking for ways to champion each other and make what’s already great, even better.So, if this feels like a fun way to spend your days, and you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful.Applications need to be in English.Discover King at
careers.king.com
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Technology & Development
Location:
San Francisco, California, United States of America
Job ID:
R023602
Type:
Regular
Job Description: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 some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and StarCraft.We are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer in our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Ads Platform.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 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 a highly scalable, highly available, and highly reliable Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day.Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems.Collaborate with Product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects.Work with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence.Genuine curiosity about working with and mentoring junior engineers.Qualifications
5 years of demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing web services in Java.Experience with AdTech platforms preferred like AdServing, Demand Side Platform, etc.Experience with NoSQL systems e.g. DynamoDB, Cassandra, HBase.Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS.Expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering.Experience with streaming technologies e.g. Kafka, Kinesis, and Flink.Experience in designing overall architecture of frontend and backend solutions so that they work cohesively together.Great interpersonal skills and a consistent record of working in a collaborative team environment.BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies.Experience with open-source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery.Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality, building for the long term.RewardsWe 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
https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 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.About King
At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona, and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20-year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level-up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue, and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft.A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of HeroesKing strives to be a place where everyone can be their most authentic self. We recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital and continuous conversations, and that change only happens when we all come together. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community.Making the World PlayfulMaking the World Playful is our mission – it’s the thread that connects our people, our players, and our passion for our games. Let’s face it, who doesn’t love a bit of fun?Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily. But our players aren’t the only ones that can level-up. We’re always looking for ways to champion each other and make what’s already great, even better.So, if this feels like a fun way to spend your days, and you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful.Applications need to be in English.Discover King at
careers.king.com
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