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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 Full Stack Software Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you! We are seeking a Staff Full Stack Software Engineer on our Ads Engineering team, empowering groundbreaking mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Publisher Ads Platform, designing and delivering scalable solutions across both frontend and backend systems. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas, and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We love games and are obsessed with creating the best player experience! Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy full-stack features from concept to production. Translate product requirements into technical specifications, architectural decisions, and high-quality implementations. Ensure system reliability, scalability, and observability via monitoring and alerting solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, data scientists, and other engineers. Skills to Create Thrills Experience in backend development. Strong Java and SQL backend expertise, with a track record of building reliable and scalable APIs and services. Proven experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and/or Angular. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and core JavaScript/TypeScript (ES7+). Experience in designing cohesive full-stack architectures that integrate frontend and backend systems seamlessly. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Gradle, or similar. Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and related infrastructure components. BA/BS degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field, plus 8+ years of relevant professional experience (12+ years total). Preferred Skills Knowledge of Java 8+ features and ecosystem. Experience with CSS preprocessors such as SASS, LESS, or CSS Modules. Background in test-driven development and working in UNIX-based environments. Understanding of web protocols, application servers, and web server configurations. Passion for performance optimization, maintainability, and long-term scalability. See software through a user-focused lens and advocate for great user experiences. Enjoy solving complex problems and are willing to experiment and take smart risks. Are energized by mentoring, sharing knowledge, and helping others grow. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. 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 working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. About Activision Blizzard Media Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our 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 recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion is a vital and continuous conversation, and that change only happens when we all come together. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. Making the World Playful Making the World Playful is our mission - it’s the thread that connects our people, our players, and our passion for our games. Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily. Applications needs to be in English. king.com Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! 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. 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.