Software Engineer, Automation and Data - Central Technology

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Relocation assistance (where eligible)

Job summary

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer, Automation & Data to build scalable automation platforms and data solutions supporting game development. You will design internal tools, automation frameworks, and telemetry systems for testing at scale.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years with Python and C++/C#, strong SQL, and experience in distributed systems within gaming. This hybrid role is based in Santa Monica, CA, with collaboration across global studios and QA teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of programming experience with Python and C++ or C#.
• Proficiency programming with SQL.
• Experience developing test frameworks.
• Proficiency in data engineering and analytics.
• Experience working in a distributed systems environment.
• Experience working within gaming.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with automation and data engineers to design and build scalable automation platforms and testing infrastructure.
• Improve internal tools, automation frameworks, and developer workflows for efficient test development, data analysis, and debugging.
• Support Activision studios globally by developing automation solutions and engineering tools that help identify product defects.
• Analyze results, increase automated coverage, and build scalable infrastructure for performance, stability, and data integrity.
• Create engineering tools and automation services that improve development and QA productivity while partnering with engineering leadership to evolve automation capabilities.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

SQL

Test frameworks

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

Puppet

Grafana

Perforce

Linux

Flask

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer, Automation and Data - Central Technology Requisition ID: R027984

Job Description: Your Mission Activision Central Technology is seeking a passionate Software Engineer, Automation & Data to build scalable automation platforms, developer tools, and data solutions that help us take our cutting‑edge games to the next level. Automated testing is a core part of our engineering ecosystem. In this role, you'll design and build the software, tooling, and infrastructure that powers automated testing, enabling developers to efficiently collaborate and iterate on compelling gameplay while increasing overall test coverage. We run a multitude of online services that require highly scalable infrastructure, and we're looking for an engineer to build internal platforms, automation services, and production‑ready tools that support game development across the organization. If you're passionate about building software, developer tools, automation frameworks, telemetry systems, and data pipelines, this opportunity will allow you to have an impact on games played by millions of fans around the globe. As a Software Engineer, Automation & Data, you will work closely with Engineering and Quality Engineering teams to design and develop software solutions that improve automation at scale. You'll build and maintain internal tools, automation frameworks, stress‑testing systems, and telemetry solutions while collecting, visualizing, and analyzing data to improve product quality.

Hybrid: This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, and the home studio for this role is Santa Monica, CA.

What You Bring to the Table

The video game industry and therefore our business is fast‑paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Therefore, this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Collaborate with automation and data engineers to enhance, evaluate, and scale automated testing features.
• Improve tools and workflows for efficient test development, data analysis, and debugging.
• Support Activision studios globally in designing automation strategies and developing automated tests to identify defects.
• Analyze results, increase automated coverage, and maintain infrastructure for performance, stability, and data integrity.
• Create tools to boost QA productivity, research new techniques, and work with QA leadership to plan and evolve processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with automation and data engineers to design and build scalable automation platforms and testing infrastructure.
• Improve internal tools, automation frameworks, and developer workflows for efficient test development, data analysis, and debugging.
• Support Activision studios globally by developing automation solutions and engineering tools that help identify product defects.
• Analyze results, increase automated coverage, and build scalable infrastructure for performance, stability, and data integrity.
• Create engineering tools and automation services that improve development and QA productivity while partnering with engineering leadership to evolve automation capabilities.

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' of programming experience with Python, and C++ or C#
• Proficiency programming with SQL
• Experience developing test frameworks
• Proficiency in data engineering and analytics
• Experience working in a distributed systems environment
• Experience working within gaming

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of online services, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure
• Deep grasp of computer architecture, networks, and operating systems

Key Attributes

• Strong passion for automation and software testing
• Self‑motivated, strong sense of independence

Extra Points

• Experience developing console games
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Experience in a management or leadership position

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with QA methodologies
• Knowledge of Git, Puppet, Grafana, Perforce, Linux, Flask

Key Attributes

• Passion for software engineering, automation, developer tooling, and scalable systems.

OUR WORLD

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well‑being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast‑paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Rewards

• 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 $79,200.00 - $146,504.00 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.

Company Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the best and brightest talents across entertainment, media, and technology. We’re proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies To Work For®” for five consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies,” and “Future 50” lists.

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