Activision Blizzard

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Activision Blizzard is a global leader in the interactive entertainment industry and is widely regarded as one of the world’s most successful and innovative gaming companies. Founded in 2008 through the convergence of Activision and Blizzard Entertainment, the company has grown to become a major force in the entertainment industry, with offices and staff across the globe. The company has developed some of the most popular gaming franchises in the world, including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Candy Crush Saga. At Activision Blizzard, we work to provide world-class games and experiences to billions of gamers around the world. Our developers specialize in creating cutting-edge technologies and ambitious games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We have built our own proprietary game engines and development tools, integrating superior physics and animation systems with our deep understanding of immersive game design and development. Our commitment to game design and technology is supported by a global team of experienced engineers, researchers, and developers, who specialize in programming, audio, video, and other forms of computer engineering. We value creativity, risk taking, and collaboration, and our creative and technical staff are encouraged to push the envelope in developing innovative and exciting experiences for our players. We’re always looking for talented individuals with a passion for technology to join us in creating the future of interactive entertainment. Experienced and motivated developers, engineers, and IT professionals, who thrive in a challenging and creative environment, are invited to explore the career opportunities that await at Activision Blizzard.

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Software Engineer

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 95000
Description: Design, modify, develop, write and implement software programming applications and components; support and/or install software applications, troubleshoot and debug software programs; work with, recommend, evaluate and select hardware and software solutions
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelors degree, experience programming in multiple languages, experience in software architecture and design; experience in working with databases and network systems.

Business Intelligence Analyst

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 95000
Description: Collect data from multiple sources; develop insights based on the data; create models, machine learning algorithms and automation flows to support decision making; analyze data to identify trends and create visual reports; develop integrated platforms that combine multiple data sources
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelors degree in computer science, statistics, math, economics or finance; experience in quantitative analysis; experience in developing and automated interactive reports; experience in developing complex SQL queries

Data Scientist

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 125000
Description: Extract, analyze, develop and test data models; design, build and deploy advanced analytics solutions; create leading edge algorithms, decision trees and machine learning models; develop data processing and data retrieval solutions; analyze results to identify trends, identify problems and suggest solutions
Qualifications / Requirements: Ph.D or Masters degree in computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence or a related field; experience in data mining, machine learning and analytics; experience in writing complex and efficient Sql queries; experience in scripting languages such as Python or R and developing web services

Network Administrator

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 85000
Description: Install, configure and maintain local area networks, wide area networks and wireless networks; provide training and technical support for staff; troubleshoot and resolve network problems; monitor and analyze network performance; research and evaluate new technologies for implementation
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelors degree in computer science or related field; experience with Cisco network devices and network technologies; experience with Linux server administration and scripting; experience with network security and firewall technologies

Software Test Engineer

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 85000
Description: Design, develop, maintain and execute manual and automated tests; prepare and review documents for software testing and releases; troubleshoot and debug software applications; prepare and track test results
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering or related field; experience in manual and automated software testing; experience in writing and executing test cases; experience in working with software development processes and lifecycles

Software Applications Developer

Average Work Hours (weekly unless noted): 40-50
Average Salary (yearly in dollars unless noted): 95000
Description: Design, develop and implement software applications; troubleshoot and debug software applications; maintain existing software applications; research and evaluate new technologies for implementation
Qualifications / Requirements: Bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering or related field; experience in developing applications; experience in database systems and object-oriented programming languages; experience in working with software development processes and lifecycles
Locations: Santa Monica, Beijing, Madrid, Paris, Sydney, Stockholm, Istanbul, Dublin, Tokyo, Kiev
Career Paths: Software Engineer, Product Analyst, User Experience Designer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Data Scientist, Video Game Designer, Systems Administrator, Community Manager, Technical Artist, Network Engineer.
Job Contacts: jobapplication@activisionblizzard.com

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John P.
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Activision Blizzard has been a great place to work ever since I started my technical support career. The company is constantly investing in new technologies which makes my job more interesting and keeps things moving. The environment is also very welcoming and I feel like my opinions really matter. We do a lot of team projects, allowing everyone to sit down and brainstorm ideas as well as troubleshoot any issues that may arise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What skillsets should an Animator have?
An animator should possess strong technical, creative and design skills, as well as a good understanding of animation principles and the software used in their industry. It's also important to have a keen eye for detail, a good understanding of color theory, and the ability to create realistic, believable and high-quality animations.
What is the job of a Community Manager at Activision Blizzard?
A Community Manager at Activision Blizzard is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with the public and fans of the company’s products.