Senior Data Engineer

1 Month ago • 5-7 Years • Backend Development • $101,000 PA - $186,754 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Data Engineer at Activision Blizzard Media, you will build scalable data pipelines and services, translating business needs into technical requirements. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, adhering to engineering best practices. Experience with relational (MySQL, Postgres) and NoSQL (Bigtable, Cassandra, HBase) databases is essential, along with expertise in ETL processes, distributed messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and computing frameworks (Spark, Flink). You should possess strong Python/Java skills and object-oriented design principles. The role demands effective communication and problem-solving abilities within a dynamic, innovative environment focused on enhancing the player experience across various gaming platforms.
Must have:
  • Build scalable data pipelines
  • Translate business needs to technical tasks
  • Strong Python/Java and OOP
  • Relational & NoSQL database experience
  • ETL, Kafka, Spark/Flink expertise
  • Effective communication
Good to have:
  • AWS or GCP experience
  • Data warehouse/lake building
  • Advertising platform knowledge
Perks:
  • Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401k matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Mental health programs
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior Data Engineer | Activision Blizzard Media

Requisition ID:

R024885

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer | Activision Blizzard Media

Reports to: Associate Director, Engineering

Location: San Francisco, CA (hybrid)

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®.

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

If you want to create amazing user experiences using the latest technologies, then this is the right job for you. You're an excellent communicator, happy to work with people from several different business units.

You can translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation. We are problem solvers, 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 take risks 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.

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable data pipelines and services.

  • Understand the business requirements and translate them into the development/design tasks.

  • Follow engineering best practices and design/coding standards.

  • Collaborate with the other team members across different teams.

Qualifications 

  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in software design and development.

  • Strong in Python and/or Java Development and object-oriented design principles.

  • 2+ years of experience in working with relational databases such as MySQL, Postgres etc.

  • Experience in NoSQL databases like Bigtable, Cassandra, HBase etc.

  • Experience with schema design and data modeling.

  • Strong understanding of large-scale distributed data processing.

  • Experience with developing extract-transform-load (ETL).

  • Experience with distributed messaging systems like Kafka and RabitMQ

  • Experience with distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark and Flink.

  • Should be able to communicate and articulate his/her thought process effectively with the other team members.

Bonus Points

  • Experience working with AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

  • Experience in building a data warehouse and data lake.

  • Knowledge of advertising platforms.

Rewards

We 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 $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 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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About The Company

Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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