Associate Software Engineer

12 Minutes ago • 1 Years + • Full Stack Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision's Central Technology team in Manchester, UK seeks an Associate Software Engineer. Responsibilities include working on tools and infrastructure for Call of Duty's build and automated testing, interacting with studio employees to resolve issues and implement feature requests, and maintaining parts of the tools/infrastructure codebase. The role requires 1+ years of Python programming experience and a strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, HTTP, HTML, Perforce, and JIRA. The successful candidate will be a fast learner, a good communicator, and a team player with strong work ethics. The team supports Activision's development studios globally, focusing on areas such as big data, security, and online services.
Must have:
  • 1+ year Python experience
  • AAA game title service experience
  • Kubernetes, Docker, Linux knowledge
  • HTTP, HTML, Perforce, JIRA expertise
  • Good communication & teamwork

Job Details

Job Title:

Associate Software Engineer - Central Technology - Manchester, UK

Requisition ID:

R025108

Job Description:

Your Mission

Work with engineers on one of Activision's award-winning franchises, while working on design, implementation, and debugging software in C++, Python and other languages that drive the next generation of game development.

What you bring to the table

The video game 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. Therefore, this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:  

  • Working on tools and infrastructure that is used for the building and automated testing of Call of Duty.
  • Interact with employees from the studios, to help solve issues that they are having an implement feature request.
  • Will have responsibility for end-to-end maintenance of certain parts of our tools/infrastructure codebase.

Player Profile  

Minimum requirements:

Experience  

  • 1+ year of experience programming with Python
  • Experience working in the service of AAA game titles

Knowledge & Skills  

  • Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, HTTP, HTML, Perforce, JIRA

Key attributes

  • Fast learner; eager to learn new systems/skill/methodologies
  • Must be a good communicator and work well as part of a team
  • Good work ethics

Your Platform

Activision Central Tech works to support our development studios and their titles. Comprised of seven main teams, we have many specialties including big data, privacy and security, motion capture and animation pipeline technologies, graphics, build and infrastructure for studio development and data centers, optimization, systems programming and online services including matchmaking and networking. Central Tech is distributed globally with offices across the U.S., and in Canada, England, Ireland and Japan.

Most of our teams are comprised of both engineering and research talent, allowing us to always have an eye on the future. Our talented engineers help with title development and provide valuable knowledge sharing between studios while our researchers are action-oriented and keep a strong connection with the needs of the game studios.

Central Tech is part of Activision. To learn more about us and our research, please visit us at https://research.activision.com/.

Our World

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®. 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? 

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

  

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. 

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. 

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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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