Senior Developer, Mobile SDK

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Mobile Development • $92,920 PA - $171,814 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Activision Blizzard Media seeks a Senior Developer, Mobile SDK to join their Ads Engineering team. Responsibilities include developing an innovative ad platform for mobile games, writing platform-specific code (File I/O, HTTP, rendering for video players), analyzing and optimizing ad platform technology, and writing efficient, reliable code. The role requires 5+ years of experience in the video game or related industry, fluency in modern C/C++, native software development for Android/iOS, and effective communication. Bonus points for experience with SaaS, interoperability programming (JNI), CI/CD pipelines, and game development.
Must have:
  • 5+ years exp. in video games or related industry
  • Fluent in modern C/C++
  • Native Android/iOS software development
  • Develop innovative mobile game ad platform
  • Analyze, optimize, debug ad platform tech
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
  • SaaS platform development experience
  • Experience with JNI, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Groovy)
  • Game development, Ad business experience, SDK development
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job Details

Job Title:

Senior Developer, Mobile SDK | Activision Blizzard Media

Requisition ID:

R024660

Job Description:

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.

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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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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