Staff Backend Engineer - Activision Blizzard Media

King; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Activision Blizzard Media is looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to join their Ads Engineering team. In this role, you will design and develop scalable backend systems for advertising, drive collaboration across teams, and mentor junior engineers. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Mental health programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading high-performance services in Java.
• Experience with AdTech platforms is preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a highly scalable Publisher Ads platform.
• Collaborate with teams on multi-functional projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration.

Skills

Java

AdTech

NoSQL

Multithreading

Asynchronous processing

System architecture

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Google Cloud

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Gradle

Job description

Craft:

Data, Analytics & Strategy

Job Description:

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 like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and StarCraft.

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

We are seeking a Staff Backend 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 requirements and solutions?

If yes, then our Staff Backend Engineer role may be the right fit for you!

We are a team of problem solvers who continually review and learn from our practices. We experiment with new tech and ideas, and are willing to do things differently to advance the industry. We are sociable, passionate, and love games—creating the best player experience is our obsession!

Responsibilities

1. Design and develop a highly scalable, available, and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform handling billions of requests daily.
2. Collaborate with architects and engineers to craft backend systems.
3. Work with product and engineering teams on multi-functional projects.
4. Partner with DevOps to ensure operational excellence.
5. Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative environment.

Knowledge & Skills

1. Proven experience leading high-performance services in Java.
2. Experience with AdTech platforms, such as ad serving and demand-side platforms, is preferred.
3. Knowledge of NoSQL systems like Bigtable, Elasticsearch.
4. Expertise in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering.
5. Experience with multithreading and asynchronous processing.
6. Designing end-to-end system architectures.
7. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork experience.
8. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Key Attributes

1. Experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud or AWS.
2. Knowledge of CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle.
3. Familiarity with open source tools like Docker, Kubernetes, BigQuery.
4. Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality for long-term solutions.

Additional Information

This role requires applications in English. For more information, visit careers.king.com.

Rewards

We offer comprehensive benefits promoting well-being, including health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, mental health programs, and more. Details at Benefits for Every World. The U.S. salary range is $111,780 - $206,882 annually, with potential incentives. Compensation is negotiable based on experience and location.