Craft: Data, Analytics & Strategy Job Description: 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 top PC and console gaming franchises like World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and StarCraft. The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. 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. Your role within the Kingdom Do you want to build high-scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys collaborating across business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and solutions? If yes, then our Staff Backend Engineer role may be the right fit for you! We are a team of problem solvers who continually review and learn from our practices. We experiment with new tech and ideas, and are willing to do things differently to advance the industry. We are sociable, passionate, and love games—creating the best player experience is our obsession! Responsibilities Design and develop a highly scalable, available, and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform handling billions of requests daily. Collaborate with architects and engineers to craft backend systems. Work with product and engineering teams on multi-functional projects. Partner with DevOps to ensure operational excellence. Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative environment. Knowledge & Skills Proven experience leading high-performance services in Java. Experience with AdTech platforms, such as ad serving and demand-side platforms, is preferred. Knowledge of NoSQL systems like Bigtable, Elasticsearch. Expertise in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering. Experience with multithreading and asynchronous processing. Designing end-to-end system architectures. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Key Attributes Experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud or AWS. Knowledge of CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle. Familiarity with open source tools like Docker, Kubernetes, BigQuery. Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality for long-term solutions. Additional Information This role requires applications in English. For more information, visit careers.king.com . Rewards We offer comprehensive benefits promoting well-being, including health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, mental health programs, and more. Details at Benefits for Every World . The U.S. salary range is $111,780 - $206,882 annually, with potential incentives. Compensation is negotiable based on experience and location.

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