Staff Backend Engineer | Activision Blizzard Media

Activision Publishing Inc

United States
Base: $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 annual; bonus/equi...
Not specified (assumed hybrid)
Java development experience
Distributed system architecture design
Nosql database expertise (bigtable, cassandra, elastic)
Activision Blizzard Media is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to design and develop scalable backend systems for their advertising platform. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in Java, distributed systems, and cloud environments, along with excellent interpersonal abilities. This position offers a collaborative work culture, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and developing highly scalable, available, and reliable Ads & Monetization platforms that handle billions of requests per day.
  • Candidates are expected to partner with architects and cross-team members to build high-volume backend systems while providing technical mentorship.
  • The company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Activision Blizzard Media is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to design and develop scalable backend systems for their advertising platform. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in Java, distributed systems, and cloud environments, along with excellent interpersonal abilities. This position offers a collaborative work culture, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary

Base: $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 Annual; Bonus/Equity: Incentive compensation may be eligible; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and relocation assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Java development experience
  • Distributed system architecture design
  • NoSQL database expertise (Bigtable, Cassandra, Elastic)
  • System design and data modeling skills
  • Asynchronous streaming technologies (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Nice-to-have

  • Google Cloud Platform or AWS experience
  • CI/CD and test automation knowledge
  • Docker and Kubernetes proficiency
  • Apache Spark or Flink distributed computing
  • AdTech platform domain knowledge

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • Demonstrated ability leading development of highly performing Java services

Work Rights

Not specified

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