Senior Developer, Mobile SDK

6 Minutes ago • 5 Years + • Monetization • $92,920 PA - $171,814 PA

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Job Description

The Senior Developer, Mobile SDK will be part of the AdTech team, developing an innovative ad platform for mobile games. Responsibilities include writing platform-specific code (File I/O, HTTP, Rendering) for features like a Video Player, analyzing and optimizing ad platform technology, and writing efficient, readable, and reliable code. The role requires fluency in modern C/C++, native software development for Android/iOS, effective communication, and teamwork. Experience in game development, ad tech, SDK development, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience in video games or related industry
  • Fluent in modern C/C++
  • Native Android/iOS software development
  • Effective communication with non-technical team members
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science
  • SaaS platform development experience
  • Interoperability programming (JNI)
  • CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Groovy)
  • Game development, ad business, SDK development experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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Job Title: Senior Developer, Mobile SDK | Activision Blizzard Media

Reporting To: Engineering Manager

Location: San Francisco, CA (hybrid)

Your Role Within the Kingdom

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 such as World of Warcraft®, Call of Duty®, and StarCraft®. The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. 

We seek a Senior Developer, Mobile SDK, in our Ads Engineering team, empowering cutting-edge mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Ads Platform.

Responsibilities

  • Be part of the AdTech team in developing an innovative new ad platform for mobile games.

  • Work involves writing platform-specific code for File I/O, HTTP, and Rendering to build, for example, a Video Player.

  • Analyze, improve, optimize, and debug ads platform technology and tools

  • Write and maintain efficient, readable, and reliable code

Requirements

  • 5 years or more experience working in the video games industry or a related industry as an Engineer

  • Fluent in modern C/C++ programming.

  • Experience writing native software for Android or iOS platforms. 

  • Communicate effectively with non-technical team members

  • Work well in a diverse team environment

We’d love it if you also have…

  • Bachelors degree in computer science or related field

  • Strong understanding and experience with SaaS platform development

  • Experience with interoperability programming, JNI etc.

  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, jenkins, groovy.

Skills to Create Thrills

  • Experience with Game Development.

  • Experience from Advertisement business.

  • Experience developing SDK:s.

  • Experience working on PC and Console applications.

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 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.

A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of Heroes

King 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 Playful

Making 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.com

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 $92,920.00 - $171,814.00 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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$92.9K - $171.8K/yr (Outscal est.)
$132.4K/yr avg.
San Francisco, California, United States

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