Hiring in Los Angeles, CA (Relocation required)
Your Platform
Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the
Call of Duty
franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include:
Call of Duty : Ghosts
,
Call of Duty : Infinite Warfare
and most recently,
Call of Duty : Modern Warfare
. Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles.
A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most hardworking and versatile development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.
Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at ****************************** on Facebook at *************************************** and @InfinityWard on X.
Your Mission
Infinity Ward is seeking a talented and passionate Expert Engineer to oversee game systems development. The ideal candidate will have functioned as a generalist with industry experience in core engine architecture. The primary focus is at the systems and engine level, working with other members of the team (including Designers, Animators, Artists and other Engineers) to achieve phenomenal results.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Design and implement cutting edge core systems that either provide new functionality or improve the efficiency of our existing code base.
Research areas of improvement; push the limits of what Call of Duty can accomplish.
Collaborate with other engineers and content creators on technical design and feature roll out.
Support memory budgeting, performance analysis and optimization work.
Review the work of other engineers and provide mentorship.
Player Profile
Requirements:
12+ years of systems or engine development experience.
Contributed significantly to the development of one or more shipped games.
Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills.
Experience architecting and debugging threaded systems.
Deep knowledge of C++ programming and practices.
Excellent problem solving and analytics skills.
Self-motivated, ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines.
Pluses:
Strong 3D math and algebra skills.
Experience contributing code toward a bespoke internal game engine
Experience with asset pipeline, and associated runtime memory and streaming technology.
Experience with game networking techniques.
Experience with multi-platform development, including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Working in and extending an established code base.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including
Call of Duty
,
World of Warcraft
,
Overwatch
,
Diablo
,
Candy Crush
™ and
Bubble Witch
™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered!
Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 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.
$121.5k-224.9k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
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Production Coordinator (Contract- Full Time)
Activision 4.6
Santa Monica, CA jobs
Job Title: Production Coordinator (Temporary) 12 month contract Department: Production and Release Operations Your Mission As a Production Coordinator you will be providing support to the production and development teams in a variety of areas and through all phases of development including pre-production, production, alpha, beta, and submission. The PC may also manage a support SKU or part of a project.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Project Management
* Own part of a project (e.g. multiplayer or other feature)
* Manage day-to-day production of a support SKU (e.g. 3DS or port) if needed;
* includes being central contact for developer
* Manage relationship with the developer on assigned SKU
* Oversight and coordination in key areas such as ratings, first party submissions, localization's, screenshots and video capture, and manual creation
* Serve as a catch-all for any production tasks the require attention
* Provide support to user-testing efforts including equipment wrangling, build distribution, and coordination with developers
* Provide ongoing risk assessments to production team leadership with respect to weaknesses, bottlenecks, and risks to schedule and quality; help troubleshoot and resolve issues
* Work closely with QA and Technical Requirements groups to be responsible for QA process including coordination and communication between production team, QA, TRG, and developers; also includes managing bug database; coordinate submission of SKUs to first parties
* Manage and track build schedules, deliveries, and distribution
* Record meeting notes when needed and translate them into a coherent, organized recap and list of action item.
Communication/Relationship Management
* Build relationships with development teams as part of providing support to them
* Be able to effectively demo the game internally and externally to build buzz with intended audiences
* Be a secondary point of contact for cross-functional groups including Brand Management, Marketing, PR, etc.
* Manage Interns
* Collaborate with and delegate tasks to Shared Services
Creative Support
* Contribute creative feedback to production team leadership to help ensure product is meeting quality and feature goals
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.
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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got you covered.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click to find out more.
Accommodation Request
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.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $20.77 - $38.46 Hourly. 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.
$20.8-38.5 hourly Auto-Apply 11d ago
Staff Data Analyst | Activision Blizzard Media
Activision Blizzard 4.6
San Francisco, CA jobs
Media
Activision Blizzard Media (‘ABM') is a rapidly growing business crafted to connect advertisers with our 400MM+ global player base across Activision, Blizzard, and King. Are you interested in crafting powerful marketing solutions embraced by the world's biggest marketers?
If you answered yes, then our Staff Data Analyst role may be the right role for you!
Your Role Within the Kingdom
At Activision Blizzard Media, we seek a passionate and skilled Staff Data Analyst to push the boundaries of mobile games analytics and advertising product performance, focusing on deep-dive analyses and applying statistical methods to solve complex business problems.
Responsibilities
Perform in-depth analyses on large-scale datasets, uncovering actionable insights that drive business performance.
Lead the design, execution, and analysis of A/B tests and experiments, applying statistical rigor to assess performance.
Interpret complex data using statistical methods and effectively communicate results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Engineers, and Commercial leaders to develop insights that support product enhancements and business decisions.
Build and maintain clear and concise documentation related to analyses, findings, and methodologies.
Provide recommendations based on data-driven insights, helping senior management and department leaders translate findings into actionable strategies.
Skills to Create Thrills
12+ years of professional experience focusing on Advertising, Gaming, e-commerce, or high-volume systems or equivalent combination of advanced degree (e.g., PhD, Postdoc) and professional experience demonstrating comparable impact and expertise.
Masters or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or a related analytical field (Bachelors required).
Proficiency in complex SQL for deep-dive analysis.
Strong statistical skills with experience in A/B testing, hypothesis testing, regression, and other statistical methods.
Proficiency in an analytical programming language such as Python or R, primarily for statistical analysis and data manipulation.
Proven ability to structure complex problems, conduct thorough analyses, and generate actionable insights from large datasets.
Dedicated advocate for the use of data to solve problems.
Curious, internally motivated self-starter with the ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities to manage multiple projects and achieve results.
Excellent communication skills, with experience in presenting analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience with experimental design, data modeling, predictive modeling, and advanced statistical techniques.
Domain knowledge in advertising or gaming is a strong plus.
Expertise in at least one data visualization tool (e.g., Looker, Tableau)
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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. 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.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 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.
$111.8k-206.9k yearly Auto-Apply 54d ago
Senior 3D Generalist / Grooming Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)
Activision Blizzard 4.6
Irvine, CA jobs
Team Name:
CinematicsJob Title:Senior 3D Generalist / Grooming Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics) Requisition ID:R026664Job Description:
Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a Senior 3D Generalist with a focus on Houdini Grooming to join our cinematics team. For this position, the desired candidate should be extremely self-motivated and experienced enough to develop new workflows and help refine our processes.
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.
This is a 3-month temporary position.
Responsibilities:
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
We are looking for experts that can deliver high quality photo realistic work and highly stylized looks. This artist will also be working closely with surfacing and simulation to deliver work that looks beautiful and is highly functional. To be considered for this position you should be very technically minded, experienced
with Maya and Houdini and have a great eye for design and form.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
8+ Years experience using Maya and Houdini in a professional environment (Game Studio, Animation Studio, or VFX Studio)
8+ Years experience grooming in Houdini
Knowledge & Skills
Expert at troubleshooting and solving problems independently
Deep understanding of VFX Production Pipelines
Ability to take creative direction and enhance the creative process
Extra Points
Experience with VEX
Experience with Python
Working Knowledge of Katana, RenderMan, Redshift, Solaris
Application Materials required:
Resume (PDF Preferred)
Link to reel and/or portfolio
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including
Call of Duty
,
World of Warcraft
,
Overwatch
,
Diablo
,
Candy Crush
™ and
Bubble Witch
™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered!
The videogame 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.
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 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.
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.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $38.85 - $71.83 Hourly. 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.
Treyarch is looking for a dedicated and passionate Senior Technical Sound Designer to join us, where you'll be working with our Call of Duty franchise audio teams across our game modes, from Campaign to Zombies to Multiplayer. In this role, you will use your technical and creative audio skills to be the bridge between the audio artistic direction of the game and its implementation within technical and production constraints.
Your mission will also be to inspire and work with a team of high-caliber Audio Designers and Engineers in developing and implementing immersive and compelling sound effects that will be enjoyed by millions of players across the globe.
What you'll do…
* Create and implement audio assets and sound effects
* Help define technical audio needs (tools, process, etc.) for our projects to ensure proper integration, in collaboration with the Audio Director and programmers
* Design and create original audio content within the project's creative direction
* Conduct performance optimization and debugging
* Scripting creative solutions for unique audio implementations
* Create and maintain audio-related documentation
* Collaborate with other teams to ensure audio requirements and plans are understood, and to reach audio aesthetic goals
To succeed you should have…
* 8+ years of games industry audio experience, having worked on one or more shipped AAA caliber titles
* Technical curiosity, creativity
* Direct experience with game audio acoustics systems/pipelines
* Experience implementing audio using proprietary tools or commercial middleware
* Required familiarity of scripting/coding languages, preferably Python or Lua
* Strong knowledge of audio post process plugins
* Audio software proficiency using tools such as REAPER, Pro Tools, Waves, and other plug-ins
* Solid knowledge of studio audio equipment
* Rock-solid communication, organization and problem-solving skills
* Receptive to evaluation of one's own work and skilled at communicating critical feedback to others, as well as a good work ethic and positive personality
We'd love it if you also have...
* Bachelor's degree in music or audio, or professional training in audio, CS degree a plus
* Experience as a musician or vocalist
* C/C++ coding experience
* Experience playing recent Call of Duty titles or other shooters
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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
The videogame 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.
About Treyarch
Founded in 1996, Treyarch is a videogame studio whose purpose is to create awesome games for the world to enjoy. With this purpose in mind, we crafted the award winning Call of Duty: Black Ops series and pioneered the fan favorite Zombies mode.
At Treyarch, we empower the team to be individually driven to innovate on our games, processes, and culture. How we do things is just as important as what we do.
Studio culture and development, we believe it's a team effort and that collaboration and hearing one another is key. Every day we face the large and small challenges together and every voice matters.
These values guide us in our mission to create moments that matter. Both to the players and to us, the creators. In an era where triumphs and defeats are readily shared, seeing players engage with our creations gives us great pride. Come help us create that next moment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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.
To learn more about our studio, please visit us at ***************** on Facebook at ************************** and @treyarch on Twitter.
PS, we've also got some pretty amazing office perks and benefits, like 20 vacation days and 16 holidays, 10 weeks of family leave, free lunches and snacks at our office, comprehensive healthcare, and more! Check out all the details here for more information: *************************************
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 *************************************/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 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.
$80.8k-149.4k yearly Auto-Apply 50d ago
Senior Manager, Data Science and Economics
Activision Blizzard 4.6
Santa Monica, CA jobs
Job Title: Sr. Manager, Data Science and Economics
Reporting To: Director, Mobile Analytics
Department: Global Analytics
Your Mission is:
We are looking for a talented Data Science Manager to join our Mobile Analytics team. The team's goal is to put science into product and marketing decisions and help to make a better game for both players and the company. Your product of focus is Call of Duty Mobile, one of the top mobile shooters on the market with over 10M global daily active users. You will be the technical leader for the data science and economics discipline, with a strong supporting team. First year responsibilities include:
Partner with various product stakeholders to develop novel data science insights and solutions that directly impact feature roadmap, player retention and acquisition strategy, and economy
Act as the thought leader for data scientists on the team, holding the team to a high technical standard
Help the team to expand technical depth on areas including, but not limited to, experimentation, causal inference, and econometrics
Identify new opportunities in applying data science into product decisions and in-game economy policies, with an eye on evolving the team's long-term competence
Help define the group's data science and economics roadmap and resource plans
Player Profile
The ability to communicate complex results to a wide variety of stakeholders
Team and impact oriented, ability to build collaborative relationships effectively that leads to actionable solutions for the business
Eager to lend your expertise in every data and analytic conversation and be an advocate for data science in gaming
Expertise in econometrics, statistical inference, experimentation design and analysis
Experience in developing Machine Learning models and/or optimization models a plus
Proficient at performing analyses using R, Python, or similar tools
Working knowledge of SQL, bonus for experience with big data tools and stacks
Advanced degree with a technical focus; PhD a plus
10+ years of combined industry and research experience, with a minimum of 3 years in industry preferred.
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 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.
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.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $134,320.00 - $248,404.00 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.
$134.3k-248.4k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
2026 US Summer Internships - Inclusive Growth
Activision 4.6
Santa Monica, CA jobs
At Activision Blizzard we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences, driven by our company values and passion, Activision Blizzard creates worlds with the focus to entertain the universe. We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2026 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We'll provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing to.
Player Profile
* Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program and graduating December 2026 - July 2027
* Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
* Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
* Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
* Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
* Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
* Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
* Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
* Applicants must apply with a resume
Internship Opportunities
All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
Inclusive Growth Intern:
Activision's Inclusive Growth team is seeking a strategic, creative, and collaborative intern to support the business continue to expand brand appeal globally. In this role, you'll contribute to project-based work that helps expand our appeal to global audiences, strengthen engagement among new and existing players, and advance inclusive design practices across the company through a metric focused approach. This includes creative processes, community partnerships, accessibility efforts, and cross-functional collaborations tied to Inclusive Growth's four pillars of focus.
Learn more about Inclusive Growth at Activision HERE
Roles Specific Requirements:
* Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Strategy, Project Management, Communications, or related fields.
* Interest in project management, business strategy, or partnerships.
* Strong research, organizational, and analytical skills.
* Passion for inclusive game design, accessibility, and global engagement.
* Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.
Hosting Locations: Activision Publishing (Santa Monica, CA)
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!
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.
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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly. 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.
$32k-46k yearly est. Auto-Apply 52d ago
Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack (Front-end) | Activision Blizzard Media
Activision Blizzard 4.6
San Francisco, CA jobs
Job Title:Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack (Front-end) | Activision Blizzard MediaRequisition ID:R026313Job Description:
Your Role Within the Kingdom
Do you want to build amazing high-scale full-stack systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation?
If you answered yes, then our Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack (Front-end) role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you!
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, (Full Stack (Front-end) in our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Publisher Ads Platform.
We are an impactful team of problem solvers who are 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 do things differently 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!
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 some of the 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.
Responsibilities
You are an experienced front-end engineer with a proven track record of building highly scalable and customizable front-end systems
You will be responsible for building products, supporting experiences and services, delivering in a fast, agile, and reliable manner with high quality and low technical debt
Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect full-stack systems
Collaborate with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects
Work with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence
Genuine curiosity about working with and mentoring junior engineers
Skills to Create Thrills
Experience in developing UX rich applications with deep expertise in one or more relevant front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.)
Must have a solid understanding of backend development and hands-on experience integrating APIs (RESTful, GraphQL)
Experience with AdTech platforms like Supply Side Platform, AdServing, Demand Side Platform, etc.
Experience in designing overall architecture and troubleshooting of end-to-end solutions
Great interpersonal skills and a consistent record to work in a collaborative team environment
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field, plus 8+ years of relevant professional experience (12+ years total).
Key Attributes
Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS
Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies
Experience with open source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery
Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality, building for the long term
Strong customer focus, ownership driven, curious, and self-driven
Enthusiastic about exploring how AI can improve frontend development workflows and already demonstrate active use of AI tools to enhance productivity
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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. 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.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 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.
$111.8k-206.9k yearly Auto-Apply 21d ago
Senior Producer - Infinity Ward
Activision Blizzard 4.6
Los Angeles, CA jobs
Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the
Call of Duty
franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include:
Call of Duty : Ghosts
,
Call of Duty : Infinite Warfare
and most recently,
Call of Duty : Modern Warfare II
.
A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and dedicated development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.
Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at ****************************** on Facebook at *************************************** and @InfinityWard on Twitter.
Infinity Ward is looking for a talented and passionate Senior Producer to join our high-caliber animation production team. The Senior Producer will work closely with stakeholders across the studio and the publisher to ensure the very best game is produced on-time and within budget.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Collaborating with Directors and Leads to establish long term feature schedules, milestone definitions and phase & sprint goals
Driving the development of world-class animation assets from concept to completion, including bug burndown and triage, on multiple initiatives simultaneously
Understanding and communicating project milestones, task deadlines and stakeholder feedback to team members across the studio and publishing groups like PR and Marketing
Predicting, identifying and proposing solutions for project risks and issues
Being in constant communication with Leads and Directors to make sure the project expectations are clear and realistic
Being a part of the animation crew - working hands-on with the teams to overcome complex problems, improve product quality and stay on track
Helping mentor Associate Producers and Production Coordinators in production craft
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
10+ years of production experience
Experience with artists and art pipelines in video games or film
Shipped at least two game titles as a Producer or Product Manager, or equivalent live service experience
Comprehensive understanding of game development, from concept to submission and sustained development post launch
A mature toolkit of delivery management skills, including knowledge of planning and estimation, prioritization, risk management, change management, and continuous improvement
Proven ability to work under rapid development cycles
Proven ability to collaborate, coordinate, communicate and support other team members
Creative, motivated, focused, passionate, results-oriented
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including
Call of Duty
,
World of Warcraft
,
Overwatch
,
Diablo
,
Candy Crush
™ and
Bubble Witch
™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered!
Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 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.
$97.2k-179.9k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Senior Financial Analyst- Call of Duty Live Ops
Activision Blizzard 4.6
Santa Monica, CA jobs
Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst, Call of Duty Live Ops
Reporting To: Director, Call of Duty Live Ops
Department: Call of Duty Finance & Strategy
Location: Santa Monica, CA (Currently Hybrid, 3 days in office/ week)
Your Mission
Activision is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive the Call of Duty business with a specific focus on in-game live operations across console and PC. This role is centered around projecting and managing the day-to-day performance of our supported titles' player counts and key monetization systems such as the Battle Pass, Item Shop, and more. This is a dynamic role which will collaborate and be a key partner across our finance & strategy, product management, analytics, and studio organizations.
Perform engagement & monetization analysis to identify trends in our player base and in-game store to help inform and shape the product strategy for Call of Duty
Partner with the Call of Duty finance leaders to drive Live Seasons
Create ad-hoc analysis & collaborate with product, commercial, and marketing leadership to inform business decisions
Contribute to live Season go-to-market plans and business unit performance updates
Support forecasting process (annual, in-year, long range) in partnership with other COD franchise finance team members
Player Profile
The key qualifications for the role include:
2-4 years of experience, ideally in investment banking, equity research, or revenue management within a similar industry
Robust financial modeling, ideally with a history in consumer internet/entertainment
History of cross functional work with strong relationship management & collaboration
Strong analytical and critical thinking; ability to communicate complex concepts at a high level
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
Bachelor's Degree
Interest in video games or entertainment
Our World
At Activision, we strive to build 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.
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.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $72,720.00 - $134,460.00 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.
$72.7k-134.5k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Associate Engineering Director | Activision Blizzard Media
Activision 4.6
San Francisco, CA jobs
Your Role Within the Kingdom Do you want to lead teams that turn ambiguous business goals into clear, scalable, and reliable technology outcomes? As an Associate Engineering Director, you will lead multiple teams responsible for mission-critical platform and delivery systems, operating at scale in a cloud-native environment. Your impact will come not from domain-specific expertise, but from your ability to build high-performing teams, bring technical clarity, and drive operational and execution excellence across complex, cross-functional initiatives.
This role is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, values strong fundamentals, and takes pride in predictable delivery, system quality, and team health.
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 some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, and StarCraft.
Responsibilities
Lead High-Performing Engineering Teams
* Build, lead, and sustain high-performing teams and managers with clear ownership, accountability, and trust.
* Create an environment where engineers can do their best work through focus, prioritization, and strong execution discipline.
* Coach and develop engineering leaders, helping them grow technical judgment, delivery confidence, and people leadership skills.
Bring Clarity to Ambiguous Business Objectives
* Translate unclear or evolving business goals into concrete technical strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans.
* Help teams navigate trade-offs, define scope, and make sound decisions under uncertainty.
* Act as a technical and organizational anchor, ensuring alignment between product intent, engineering execution, and operational reality.
Drive Technical & Architectural Excellence
* Provide technical leadership and oversight across distributed systems and cloud-based services.
* Ensure architecture decisions balance simplicity, scalability, maintainability, and time-to-value.
* Promote strong engineering fundamentals: clean design, testability, observability, and operational readiness.
Operational & Execution Excellence
* Establish and continuously improve execution practices, delivery predictability, and operational hygiene.
* Ensure teams plan realistically, manage dependencies effectively, and deliver with high quality.
* Lead by example in incident management, post-incident learning, and continuous improvement.
* Use metrics and signals to guide decisions without creating unnecessary process or overhead.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Partner closely with Product, Data, Commercial, and Platform teams to ensure shared understanding and aligned outcomes.
* Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, setting expectations and building confidence in delivery.
Skills to Create Thrills
* 8+ years of proven experience leading multiple teams or managers in a complex engineering organization.
* Strong organizational skills and time management, with the ability to prioritize effectively at scale.
* The ability to simplify complexity, create clarity, and guide teams through ambiguity.
* A solid technical foundation that enables you to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and support sound architectural decisions.
* A strong passion for operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.
* Deep ad-tech or domain-specific experience is not required. We value leaders who can learn domains quickly and apply strong engineering and organizational fundamentals.
What Success Looks Like
* Teams deliver predictably and with high quality, even as priorities evolve.
* Engineers understand why they're building something and how success is measured.
* Systems are stable, observable, and continuously improving.
* Stakeholders trust engineering to turn complexity into outcomes.
Why Join Us
You'll join an organization that:
* Values engineering excellence and strong fundamentals
* Invests in people, leadership, and sustainable delivery
* Encourages thoughtful decision-making over heroics
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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. 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.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $155,500.00 - $287,876.00 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.
$155.5k-287.9k yearly Auto-Apply 22d ago
2026 US Summer Internships - Public Relations
Activision 4.6
Santa Monica, CA jobs
At Activision Blizzard we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences, driven by our company values and passion, Activision Blizzard creates worlds with the focus to entertain the universe. We are looking for talented and innovative students to join our team for the 2026 summer. All interns will receive a meaningful project and an unparalleled experience. We'll provide the tools and resources you need to learn. The challenging and creative work you do throughout your internship will directly impact the team you are contributing to.
Player Profile
* Currently enrolled in a certificate, associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree program and graduating December 2026 - July 2027
* Available to participate in a 12-week internship starting in late-May or mid-June
* Currently residing in the US or open to relocating oneself to the US
* Exhibits learning agility; has the ability to think differently, and/or grasp and apply new skills and concepts
* Approaches problems in a clear, well-organized, and solutions-oriented manner
* Works well with others and contributes to team tasks
* Able to effectively communicate problems, solutions, needs, or priorities
* Is engaged, seeks to learn, and is able to manage time effectively
* A passion for significantly impacting game development
* Applicants must apply with a resume and a link to their code samples to be considered
Internship Opportunities
All internships will be conducted in-person. Hosting managers will determine when and how often interns work in the office. All interns will have the option to opt into relocation services (flights, trains, or car mileage reimbursement). Additionally, all interns will be provided with a living stipend to supplement housing, utility, commuting, and miscellaneous costs.
Public Relations Intern - Join the PR team behind one of the world's biggest entertainment franchises. You'll assist with press lists, briefing books, coverage reports, and internal trackers. You'll take part in PR activations, team calls, and cross functional collaboration. You'll support initiatives across press, influencer, editorial and celebrity engagement, helping shape how Call of Duty reaches global audiences.
* Interest in media relations, influencer strategy, and entertainment marketing.
* Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
* Passion for gaming, storytelling, and dynamic team environments.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; nice to have: Meltwater, Sprinklr.
* Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, or related fields.
Hosting Locations: Activision Publishing (Santa Monica, CA)
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!
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.
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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $20.00 - $50.00 Hourly. 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.
$30k-41k yearly est. Auto-Apply 52d ago
Principal Engineer - Infinity Ward
Activision Blizzard 4.6
Los Angeles, CA jobs
Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the
Call of Duty
franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include:
Call of Duty : Ghosts
,
Call of Duty : Infinite Warfare
and most recently,
Call of Duty : Modern Warfare II
.
A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and dedicated development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.
Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at ****************************** on Facebook at *************************************** and @InfinityWard on Twitter.
Hiring in Los Angeles, CA or Austin, Texas (Relocation required)
We are looking for a talented engineer with a passion for delivering robust solutions and an eye for best-in-class game design to join our team in Los Angeles or Austin.
As a Principal Engineer, you will be working closely with our Engineering teams to create and improve systems and features for various aspects of the game, mainly focused on systems that support teams building UI.
As a successful engineer in this position, you should be able to quickly get familiar with existing codebases and systems and be able to deliver robust, performant, and extensible systems. You will be partnering with numerous teams across the globe.
What you'll do:
Design, write, debug, and improve systems and tools that primarily support UI/UX development
Build roadmaps for improving the architecture and drive them to completion
Work in C/C++, Python, Lua and other languages
Work closely with your peers across the franchise
Collaborate with UI/UX Artists and Designers
Contribute to game architecture, technical designs, and postmortems
Perform data and code analysis to identify improvement opportunities
Provide mentorship to other engineers
Requirements:
15+ years of development experience
Passion for delivering quality products
Proficiency in C/C++
Advanced knowledge of algorithms and data structures
Advanced optimization and debugging skills
Game development experience
Pluses:
Proficiency with C#, Python, Lua
Experience with hosting scripting environments, specifically with regards to VM interop
Console development experience (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo)
Experience working with large teams distributed across the globe.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including
Call of Duty
,
World of Warcraft
,
Overwatch
,
Diablo
,
Candy Crush
™ and
Bubble Witch
™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered!
Activision Blizzard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $167,500.00 - $309,876.00 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.
$167.5k-309.9k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Senior Gameplay Animator - Infinity Ward
Activision Blizzard 4.6
Los Angeles, CA jobs
Your Platform
Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the
Call of Duty
franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include:
Call of Duty : Ghosts
,
Call of Duty : Infinite Warfare
and most recently,
Call of Duty : Modern Warfare
. Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles.
A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.
Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at ****************************** on Facebook at *************************************** and @InfinityWard on X.
Hiring in Los Angeles, CA (Relocation required)
Your Mission
Infinity Ward, developer of numerous award-winning games, including
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,
is seeking an Senior Gameplay Animator with experience in game development and an interest in working with next-generation technologies.
Job duties include:
Create high-quality, realistic key-framed and motion capture animations, demonstrating a strong sense of posing, timing, and weight
Work closely with the Lead Animator and animation team to establish character motion and personality
Accept direction and cooperate with the team to meet production deadlines
design and take ownership of animation features
Qualifications
8+ years of professional experience
Proficiency in both realistic key frame and motion capture animation
Proficiency in Maya
Strong experience working with node-based graphs and building gameplay systems
High comfort level with utilizing game engine pipelines
Ability to use debugging tools to identify and solve gameplay issues
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong passion for animation and video games
“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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.”
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including
Call of Duty
,
World of Warcraft
,
Overwatch
,
Diablo
,
Candy Crush
™ and
Bubble Witch
™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 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.
$80.8k-149.4k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Staff Backend Engineer | Activision Blizzard Media
Activision Blizzard 4.6
San Francisco, CA jobs
Your Role Within the Kingdom
Do you want to build amazing high scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation?
If you answered yes, then our Staff Backend Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you!
We are an impactful team of problem solvers that are 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 do things differently 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!
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 some of the 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.
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.
Responsibilities
Design and develop highly scalable, available and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day
Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems
Collaborate with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects
Work with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence
Genuine curiosity about working with and mentoring junior engineers
Skills to Create Thrills
Demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java
Experience with AdTech platforms preferred like AdServing, Demand Side Platform, etc.
Experience with NoSQL systems e.g., Bigtable, Elastic
Expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering
Experience working in Multi threading, Asynchronous processing
Experience in designing overall architecture of end-to-end solutions
Great interpersonal skills and a consistent record to work in a collaborative team environment
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field, plus 8+ years of relevant professional experience (12+ years total).
Key Attributes
Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS
Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies
Experience with open source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery
Passionate about usability, maintainability and quality, building for the long term
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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. 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.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 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.
$111.8k-206.9k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Associate Design Director | Diablo Immortal
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. 4.6
Irvine, CA jobs
We Need You The minions of Hell are growing stronger... Join us as we write the next chapter in the Diablo universe! Diablo Immortal-our Massively Multiplayer Action-RPG mobile game-brings the world of Sanctuary to players everywhere. As our team continues to grow, we're looking for an Associate Design Director who can help shape the future of a global live game enjoyed by players across both Eastern and Western markets.
In this role, you will lead the creative direction alongside our development partner for core gameplay systems, story content, balance and economy. You will define "what's next" for a mature, three-year-old live product by developing a forward-looking design strategy that drives impactful evolution. You will partner with cross-functional leaders, guide and elevate design teams, and craft experiences that resonate with players worldwide.
This role offers a flexible hybrid work week, with a mix of remote and on-site days. While hybrid is the standard arrangement, you're also welcome to work on-site full-time if you prefer. Our primary studio location is in Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
Creative & Strategic Direction
* Set, evolve, and communicate the creative vision for core gameplay systems, content, and economy/balance while ensuring alignment with Diablo Immortal's long-term goals.
* Lead the "what's next" strategy for a 3-year-old live mobile game by identifying the most impactful opportunities for meaningful change.
* Create a coherent design strategy that tightly connects systems design, content design needs.
* Balance the expectations and gameplay preferences of both Western and Eastern audiences, ensuring a globally resonant player experience.
* Clearly articulate the value of high-quality design for partners and leadership, building alignment and driving decisions that improve player impact.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Lead, mentor, and grow design teams with a positive, open, and collaborative mindset.
* Instruct, influence, and coach design partners to raise the bar for design craft across the product.
* Provide clear direction while embracing shared ownership - setting the vision without requiring total control over implementation.
* Collaborate deeply with art, engineering, product, narrative, and other partners to deliver cohesive, high-quality gameplay.
Craft: Gameplay Systems, Balance, Economy and Content
* Oversee dungeon, class, and systems design, leveraging data, player feedback, and intuition to drive engagement, retention, and monetization.
* Champion iterative development, generating insights that elevate design quality and execution.
* Prioritize ruthlessly - identifying the most critical design elements that move the product forward.
* Utilize analytics and player-behavior data to inform gameplay improvements and optimize core combat and systems.
Communication & Vision Alignment
* Communicate complex and abstract design concepts using the right tools - documentation, visualizations, prototypes, presentations - tailored to each audience.
* Influence partners through clarity, rationale, and player-focused storytelling.
Minimum Requirements
* 10+ years of game design experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role (Lead Designer, Associate Game Director, or equivalent).
* Demonstrated success operating live-service mobile titles, ideally within action or RPG genres.
* Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams (10+ designers).
* Highly analytical and fluent in data-informed design, with a strong ability to translate insights into impactful decisions.
* Exceptional cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration skills with co-dev partners, be able to convey complex or abstract ideas clearly.
* Deep knowledge of the Diablo franchise and action RPG design principles.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies. We are home to beloved franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush, and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for 'Every World'-we've got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and our business are fast-paced and will continue to evolve. Duties and responsibilities may change as directed by the Company to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $124,400.00 - $230,300.00 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.
$69k-99k yearly est. Auto-Apply 26d ago
Staff Software Engineer | Activision Blizzard Media
Activision Blizzard 4.6
San Francisco, CA jobs
Your Role Within the Kingdom
Do you want to build amazing high-scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation?
If you answered yes, then our Staff Software Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you!
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer in our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Publisher Ads Platform.
We are an impactful team of problem solvers who are 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 do things differently 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!
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 some of the 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.
Responsibilities
Design and develop a highly scalable, available, and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day
Work with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems.
Collaborate with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects
Work with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence
Genuine curiosity about working with and mentoring junior engineers
Skills to Create Thrills
Demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java
Experience with AdTech platforms preferred, like AdServing, Demand Side Platform, etc.
Experience with NoSQL systems, e.g., Bigtable, Elastic
Expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering
Experience working in multi-threading, Asynchronous processing
Experience in designing the overall architecture of end-to-end solutions
Excellent interpersonal skills and a consistent record to work in a collaborative team environment
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field, plus 8+ years of relevant professional experience (12+ years total).
Key Attributes
Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS
Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies
Experience with open source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Google BigQuery
Passionate about usability, maintainability, and quality, building for the long term
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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. 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.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 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.
$111.8k-206.9k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Senior Financial Analyst, Call of Duty
Activision Blizzard 4.6
Santa Monica, CA jobs
Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst, Call of Duty
Reporting To: Senior Manager, Finance & Strategy
Your Mission
Activision is seeking a Senior Analyst to drive the Call of Duty business with a specific focus on retail full game revenue. This role will also support full game digital and ad hoc initiatives across Call of Duty revenue. This role is centered around projecting and managing the day-to-day performance across multiple KPIs. This is a dynamic role which will collaborate and be a key partner across our finance, strategy, product management, commercial, and analytics organizations.
Every single day as a Senior Financial Analyst is different! On any one day you might:
Perform analysis across all titles, platforms, SKUs, and regions to help shape and inform the product & commercial strategy for Call of Duty
Partner with the Call of Duty finance leaders to drive commercial strategy (inclusive of SKU planning and pricing strategy)
Contribute to live season go-to-markets, commercial reviews, and business unit performance updates
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, strategy, marketing, and game development, to evaluate new business opportunities, assess risks, and recommend strategies to maximize revenue and profitability
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the success of strategic initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for improvements
Prepare and present financial reports (annual, in-year, long range), and business cases to senior management and stakeholders to support strategic discussions and decisions
Player Profile
The key qualifications for the role include:
2-4 years of experience, ideally in investment banking, equity research, FP&A, or revenue management within a similar industry
Strong understanding of financial concepts, financial modeling, and financial statement analysis; ideally with a history in consumer internet/entertainment
Experience working with large sets of data and familiarity with best practices for data cleanliness/integrity
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage projects.
History of cross functional work with strong relationship management & collaboration
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable recommendations
Strong business acumen and ability to understand and analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape in the video game industry
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint
Bachelor's Degree
Interest in video games or entertainment
Our World
At Activision, we strive to build 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.
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.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $72,720.00 - $134,460.00 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.
Job Title:Senior Narrative Designer (Writer) (Temporary) - Infinity WardRequisition ID:R025336Job Description:
Your Platform
Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the
Call of Duty
franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include:
Call of Duty : Ghosts
,
Call of Duty : Infinite Warfare
and most recently,
Call of Duty : Modern Warfare II
.
A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.
Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at ****************************** on Facebook at *************************************** and @InfinityWard on Twitter.
As a Senior Narrative writer, you will act as one of several key contributors to the story of our games. Your work will support the vision driven by the Creative and Narrative Directors. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in TV, Film and game writing. In addition, they should have outstanding communication skills, excellent understanding of story and game structure, and the ability to work within established narrative canon and gameplay goals.
Experience with cinematic writing, in-game dialogue across story and multiplayer game modes is highly coveted. Additionally, if you've written on produced feature films or television scripts, we would like to hear from you. Bonus points if you have experience in military or action adventure games or entertainment products.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Develop fresh and compelling interactive stories, consistent with company game philosophy and vision
Proactively champion a story vision that supports overarching project goals through structure, character, and theme
Participate in the development of assets related to narrative/scripted events (gameplay, audio, art), as well as in their implementation and debug. Own and master tools and systems related to narrative
Spec and oversee the creation of systems to support key story beats within the game experience through the narrative proper (gameplay production, dialogue, scripted events)
Understand gameplay elements and assess how they could affect the development of the story. Present collaborative solutions for adjustments as conflicts arise
Write for various media (e.g., in-game copy, cinematic scripts, story bible documentation, pitch documentation, short stories, promotional copy)
Promote excellence in storytelling craft through feedback and direction
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
Qualifications:
8+ years of game development experience
3+ shipped titles with a narrative design or writing credit
Bachelor's degree in a creative or communication-focused field, or equivalent work experience
Excellent creative writing abilities
Excellent verbal communication skills
Strong understanding of game production
Passion for storytelling and interactive media
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?
The videogame 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.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 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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Senior Staff Backend Engineer | Activision Blizzard Media
Activision 4.6
San Francisco, CA jobs
Your role within the Kingdom Do you want to build amazing high scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation?
If you answered yes, then our Senior Staff Backend Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you!
We are an impactful team of problem solvers that are 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 do things differently 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!
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 some of the 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.
We are seeking a Senior Staff Backend Engineer in our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Publisher Ads Platform.
Responsibilities
● Design and develop highly scalable, available and reliable Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day
● Partner with architects, senior engineers and cross team members to build high volume backend systems
● Take complete ownership and manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertise
● Work with the product team to understand the business needs and translate them into development/design tasks
● Provide technical directions and mentorship to other engineers
● Be a role model in engineering best practices and design/coding standards for delivering high quality products
Skills to Create Thrills
● Demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java
● Experience in designing overall architecture and design for large-scale distributed systems
● Experience with NoSQL systems e.g., Bigtable, Cassandra, Elastic
● Expert knowledge in System Design, Schema & Data Modeling and Performance Analysis
● Experience working with Multi-threading, Asynchronous, Streaming/Messaging technologies (e.g. Kafka, RabitMQ)
● Great interpersonal skills and a consistent record to work in a collaborative team environment
● BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
Key Attributes
● Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS
● Knowledge and experience in CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies
● Experience with open source technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Google BigQuery
● Passionate about usability, maintainability and quality, building for the long term
Bonus Points
● Experience with distributed computing frameworks (Apache Spark, Flink)
● Experience with AdTech platforms preferred like Ads Monetization, Serving, Demand Side Platform, etc.
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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. 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.
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 ***************************************
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $143,060.00 - $264,846.00 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.