Staff Backend Engineer

1 Month ago • All levels • Backend Development • $111,780 PA - $206,882 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

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. Responsibilities include designing and developing a highly scalable, available, and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day. The role involves working with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems, collaborating with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects, and working with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence. There is also an expectation of genuine curiosity about working with and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience leading the development of high-performing services in Java, familiarity with AdTech platforms, experience with NoSQL systems, and expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering.
Must have:
  • Lead development of high-performing Java services
  • Experience with NoSQL systems (e.g., Bigtable, Elastic)
  • Expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, performance engineering
  • Experience in multithreading and asynchronous processing
  • Experience designing end-to-end solution architectures
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with AdTech platforms (ad serving, DSPs)
  • Experience in cloud environments (GCP or AWS)
  • Knowledge of CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 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
  • Voluntary benefit programs
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job Details

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Job Description:

Your Role Within the Kingdom

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.

Do you want to build amazing, high-scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation?

If you answered yes, then our Staff Backend Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you!

We are an impactful team of problem solvers who continually review how and why we do things and learn from one another. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas, and willing to do things differently 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

  • Design and develop a highly scalable, available, and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day

  • Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems

  • Collaborate with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects

  • Work with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence

  • Genuine curiosity about working with and mentoring junior engineers

Skills to Create Thrills

  • Demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java

  • Experience with AdTech platforms, such as ad serving and demand-side platforms, is preferred.

  • Experience with NoSQL systems, e.g., Bigtable, Elastic

  • Expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering

  • Experience working in Multithreading, Asynchronous processing

  • Experience in designing overall architecture of end-to-end solutions

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a consistent record of working in a collaborative team environment

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

Key Attributes

  • Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS

  • Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies

  • Experience with open source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery

  • Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality, building for the long term

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, veterans, 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! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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.

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 include 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/.

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About The Company

We bring moments of magic to hundreds of millions of people every single day. We create unforgettable games that are loved around the world. We take the art and science of gaming to the next level through curiosity for the unexplored, passion for games, respect for each other, and love for our players. Who we areKing is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, with people all around the world playing one or more of our games, including franchises such as Candy Crush, Farm Heroes, Pet Rescue and Bubble Witch. We have 249 million monthly active users as of fourth quarter 2019 across web, social and mobile platforms. King was acquired by Activision Blizzard Inc. (Nasdaq ATVI) in February 2016 and operates as an independent unit of the company. Our passionMaking great games is incredibly challenging but we’ve proven it can be done… and we see a world of possibilities ahead.

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