Senior Data Engineer | Activision Blizzard Media

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Overview

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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 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 such as World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and StarCraft.

Your Role Within the Kingdom

The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences.

If you want to create amazing user experiences using the latest technologies, then this is the right job for you.

You are an excellent communicator, happy to work with people from several different business units.

You can translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation.

We are problem solvers, constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning from each other.

We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas, and willing to take risks 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

• Build scalable data pipelines and services.
  
  
• Understand the business requirements and translate them into the development/design tasks.
  
  
• Follow engineering best practices and design/coding standards.
  
  
• Collaborate with the other team members across different teams.
  
  

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in software design and development.
  
  
• Strong in Python and/or Java Development and object-oriented design principles.
  
  
• 2+ years of experience in working with relational databases such as MySQL, Postgres, etc.
  
  
• Experience in NoSQL databases like Bigtable, Cassandra, HBase, etc.
  
  
• Experience with schema design and data modeling.
  
  
• Strong understanding of large-scale distributed data processing.
  
  
• Experience with developing extract-transform-load (ETL).
  
  
• Experience with distributed messaging systems like Kafka and RabbitMQ.
  
  
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark and Flink.
  
  
• Ability to communicate and articulate thoughts effectively with other team members.
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience working with AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  
  
• Experience in building a data warehouse and data lake.
  
  
• Knowledge of advertising platforms.
  
  

Culture & Impact

At Activision Blizzard Media, we value creativity, curiosity, and courage.

While we are passionate about the work we do, we also respect life beyond the screen.

We celebrate games, foster inclusivity, and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

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 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 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 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.

Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily.

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 need 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.” See the company benefits below.

Eligibility to participate may vary for part-time and temporary employees and interns.

Details at the Benefits site.

• Medical, dental, vision, health 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 and wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and other voluntary benefits;
• Relocation assistance if the Company requires moving geographic locations for the job.
  
  

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual.

This range reflects base pay for new hires across all U.S. locations.

Your specific range and offer will be based on factors including experience, performance, and location.

Talent Professional can share range details during the hiring process.

In addition to base pay, incentive compensation may be offered but is not guaranteed.

Compensation is negotiable.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations