Job Title
Producer (Contract) - Sledgehammer Games
Location and Work Arrangement
San Mateo, California. This is not a remote role. This is a hybrid position based in our San Mateo studio, offering flexibility with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays. Permanent remote work is not available for this position.
About the Studio
Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like \"Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare,\" \"Call of Duty: WWII,\" and most recently, \"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.\" We combine cutting-edge technology with creative vision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. With a focus on creating high‑quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single‑player campaigns, we continue to shape the future of first‑person shooters.
We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our studio team in San Mateo, California. In this role you will partner closely with our teams at our other studio locations in the United States, Toronto, U.K. and Australia in the creation of epic content for some of the biggest games in the world. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.
We are excited to invite a talented and passionate developer to join our growing team as a Producer based in our San Mateo, California studio. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our talented teams across the globe, including our locations in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.
Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.com or search for Sledgehammer Games on your favorite social media platform.
Your Mission
Sledgehammer Games is seeking a contract Producer to join our Engineering department. The Producer will be responsible for managing at least two engineering discipline pods, ensuring delivery of features, tech, tools, and supporting cross‑functional collaboration. This role is ideal for candidates with strong project management skills, technical understanding, and a passion for empowering engineering teams to deliver world‑class gameplay and systems.
- Manage and support two or more engineering discipline pods (e.g., AI Gameplay Engineering, Online Engineering, etc…)
- Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and task assignment using Jira and Confluence
- Drive feature & tech development, including technical design documents, reviews, and approval, in alignment with established workflows
- Track progress against deliverables, proactively identify risks, and resolve blockers to maintain schedule and quality
- Foster communication between engineering, design, QA, and other departments, ensuring alignment on goals and priorities
- Support onboarding, documentation, and process improvement initiatives within engineering pods
- Report status, elevate issues, and provide feedback to Engineering Leads and Production leadership
- Champion best practices in Agile production, including iterative development, feature gating, and cross‑discipline collaboration
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience as a Producer or Project Manager in game development, preferably with engineering teams
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and production workflows
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple pods and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Technical literacy and ability to understand engineering concepts and challenges
Additional Information
- One year contract position, reporting to Sledgehammer Engineering Production
- Experience with Call of Duty or AAA online‑multiplayer projects and/or live‑ops is a plus
EEO / Diversity Statement
At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled indivi
#J-18808-Ljbffr