King
Senior Staff Backend Engineer
King, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Craft:Job Description:Your role within the KingdomDo 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 Sr 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 MediaDesign and develop highly scalable, available and reliable Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per dayPartner with architects, senior engineers and cross team members to build high volume backend systemsTake complete ownership and manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertiseWork with the product team to understand the business needs and translate them into development/design tasksProvide technical directions and mentorship to other engineersBe a role model in engineering best practices and design/coding standards for delivering high quality productsQualificationsBA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.7+ years of demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java2+ years of experience in designing overall architecture and design for large scale distributed systemsExperience with AdTech platforms preferred like Ads Monetization, Serving, Demand Side Platform, etc.Experience with NoSQL systems e.g., Bigtable, HBaseExpert knowledge in Java, System Design and Performance AnalysisExperience working with Multi-threading, Asynchronous, Streaming technologiesGreat interpersonal skills and a consistent record to work in a collaborative team environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience working with Google Cloud Platform, Azure, AWS or similar cloud technologiesExperience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle and related technologiesExperience with open-source tools & technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, TelemetryPassionate about code quality, maintainability and usabilityAbout Activision Blizzard MediaActivision 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.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 is a vital and continuous conversation, 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 needs to be in English.Discover King at
careers.king.comRewardsWe 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.In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $143,060.00 - $264,846.00 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.
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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 MediaDesign and develop highly scalable, available and reliable Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per dayPartner with architects, senior engineers and cross team members to build high volume backend systemsTake complete ownership and manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertiseWork with the product team to understand the business needs and translate them into development/design tasksProvide technical directions and mentorship to other engineersBe a role model in engineering best practices and design/coding standards for delivering high quality productsQualificationsBA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.7+ years of demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java2+ years of experience in designing overall architecture and design for large scale distributed systemsExperience with AdTech platforms preferred like Ads Monetization, Serving, Demand Side Platform, etc.Experience with NoSQL systems e.g., Bigtable, HBaseExpert knowledge in Java, System Design and Performance AnalysisExperience working with Multi-threading, Asynchronous, Streaming technologiesGreat interpersonal skills and a consistent record to work in a collaborative team environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience working with Google Cloud Platform, Azure, AWS or similar cloud technologiesExperience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle and related technologiesExperience with open-source tools & technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, TelemetryPassionate about code quality, maintainability and usabilityAbout Activision Blizzard MediaActivision 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.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 is a vital and continuous conversation, 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 needs to be in English.Discover King at
careers.king.comRewardsWe 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.In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $143,060.00 - $264,846.00 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.
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