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<div data-automation-id="jobPostingDescription" class="css-oplht1"><h2>Job Title:</h2>2025 Rotational Manager - Activision<h2>Requisition ID:</h2>R025159<h2>Job Description:</h2>Your Mission:&nbsp;&nbsp;Activision’s Rotation Manager program is a 2-year program that rotates individuals across 3 teams for 8 months at a time. It is an accelerated development initiative designed to provide participants with unparalleled opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development. Rotation participants rotate through business-critical roles and functions across Activision's various teams and studios. They work on company initiatives that have a direct impact on the bottom line and future success, while developing connectivity across groups to enable more communication, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. 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This includes partnerships, market expansion, and revenue streams ultimately aiming to increase profitability and market share.</li><li>Work on company initiatives that have a direct impact on the bottom line and/or set us up for the future.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop connectivity across groups enabling more communication, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across the enterprise.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Build your knowledge base with trainings designed to provide a deep dive into new products/service delivery methods, game and player analytics, corporate strategy, game development processes, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Expand your personal development with workshops around influencing methods, leadership skills, work/life balance, and more.&nbsp;</li><li>Support continual program enhancements and mentor future participants.&nbsp;</li></ul>Minimum Requirements<ul><li>Currently enrolled in a master’s or PhD program and graduating in May or June of 2025 (business programs preferred)</li><li>3+ years of experience</li><li>Available to start the program September 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, California</li><li>Skilled in strategic technology planning and analytics, with experience developing key processes, procedures, and actionable recommendations across complex business environments</li><li>Experience in project management and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated leadership through influence and collaboration, with advanced interpersonal and relationship management capabilities</li><li>Can move nimbly between strategy and execution</li><li>Excellent presentation skills with the ability to tailor messaging to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders</li></ul>Key Attributes&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Tenacious and self-catalyzing problem solver</li><li>Process-oriented driving toward visibility, accountability, and communication</li><li>Team-oriented, ability to build long-lasting and collaborative relationships effectively. You work selflessly and enthusiastically, serving as a positive catalyst for collaborative solutioning</li><li>Ability to adapt quickly, high tolerance for ambiguity, and ability to coordinate on a team</li></ul>Extra Points<ul><li>Understanding of game security, game development, and/or anti-cheat software</li><li>Consulting experience</li><li>Experience with Databricks (SQL and Python) &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Our World&nbsp;&nbsp;At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. 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Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.&nbsp;We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.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.RewardsWe provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!&nbsp; Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&amp;D insurance, disability insurance;</li><li>401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;</li><li>Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;</li><li>Mental health &amp; wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life &amp; disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;</li><li>If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.</li></ul>Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.&nbsp; You can learn more by visiting <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/">https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/</a>.In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $87,480.00 - $161,910.00 Annual. 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High Moon Studios seeks a Senior Gameplay Engineer to collaborate with designers and animators, creating and expanding gameplay systems.  Responsibilities include spearheading innovative gameplay experiences, implementing and debugging systems in C/C++, providing mentorship, and supporting the design department with generalist tasks.  The ideal candidate possesses excellent C++ skills, 3D math proficiency, strong design sensibilities, advanced debugging skills, and 5+ years of game development experience, including work on commercial titles.  Experience with open-world games, FPS player/weapon mechanics, animation techniques, networked game logic, and physics/vehicle simulation is highly desirable.

<div class="jd-info au-target" data-ph-at-id="jobdescription-text" data-ph-id="ph-page-element-page5-G2HAiB" au-target-id="52"><h2>Job Title:</h2>Senior Gameplay Engineer - High Moon Studios<h2>Requisition ID:</h2>R024108<h2>Job Description:</h2>Great Games Start with Great People! This is a significant time in our company’s history - and one of the most exciting times to join us! We are seeking a talented Senior Gameplay Engineer who will work closely with content teams to push our gameplay systems to new heights of fun and visual fidelity, crafting new systems and leveraging existing ones to realize immersive and exciting gameplay. This is a great opportunity to work with a passionate engineering team on the world’s most popular game franchises!This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, and the home studio for this role is Carlsbad, CA.What you’ll be doing…<ul><li>Collaborate with designers and animators to create new gameplay systems and expand existing ones</li><li>Support the design department by working on a variety of generalist tasks, to facilitate their efforts</li><li>Spearhead the development of innovative gameplay experiences</li><li>Implement, debug and optimize major systems in C/C++ and other languages in the context of a large cross platform codebase</li><li>Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers</li></ul>To succeed you must have…<ul><li>Excellent C++ programming skills, with knowledge of algorithms and data structures</li><li>Proficiency in 3D math, related to game programming</li><li>Strong design sensibilities and outstanding communication skills</li><li>A passion for making video games</li><li>Advanced debugging skills</li><li>Experience extending an established code base</li><li>5+ years of experience in game development, including working on commercial titles</li></ul>We’d love it if you also have…<ul><li>Open world game development experience</li><li>Expertise in one or more of the following areas:<ul><li>Player mechanics, particularly in an FPS</li><li>Weapon mechanics</li><li>Animation – blend trees, IK, motion matching</li><li>Networked game logic</li><li>Physics simulation</li><li>Vehicle simulation</li><li>AI</li></ul></li><li>Experience with scripting languages</li><li>Experience with console development</li><li>A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Math related field</li></ul>We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.High Moon StudiosFounded in 2002, High Moon Studios is an award-winning studio developing for the Call of Duty® franchise, with past development on over 15 titles including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Black Ops Cold War and Black Ops 6, Warzone 2.0, Bungie’s Destiny 2: Forsaken, and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron. We employ more than 170 people in Carlsbad, CA, a seaside city in San Diego County.Our pride is our people and the experiences we have optimally crafted for our fans. High Moon's talent is comprised of gifted entertainment and technology professionals responsible for some of the most successful games ever made. We have award-winning developers, published artists and specialists recognized as among the best in their fields. Our studio has a history of using innovative techniques crafted to boost efficiency and product quality, which in turn enhances our studio's quality of life.High Moon Studios is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at&nbsp;.Our WorldAt Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.Ready to Activate Your Future?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.High Moon Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to . General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.RewardsWe provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!&nbsp; Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&amp;D insurance, disability insurance;</li><li>401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;</li><li>Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;</li><li>Mental health &amp; wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life &amp; disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;</li><li>If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.</li></ul>Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.&nbsp; You can learn more by visiting .In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. 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