Job Opportunity: Senior Engineer, Threat Response at Activision Blizzard

Requisition ID: R023384

Company Information:

Join Activision Central Tech, a cornerstone of innovation at Activision Blizzard. Our mission is to support development studios by providing extensive expertise across various domains such as big data, privacy and security, motion capture, and animation pipeline technologies. We excel in graphics, build and infrastructure for studio development and data centers, optimization, systems programming, and online services including matchmaking and networking. Spread across the globe, our teams are a blend of engineering and research talent, ensuring continuous advancement and strong collaboration with game studios.

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Your Mission as a Senior Engineer, Threat Response:

We are seeking a skilled and driven engineer to build and maintain user-facing online features, specifically supporting our anti-cheat initiatives. You will oversee the complete lifecycle of development, from configuration and scripting to deployment and maintenance. Your ability to navigate existing code bases and produce high-performing, scalable code will be crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, debug, and optimize online-facing game features using C/C++ and other programming languages.
• Develop, extend, and maintain backend scripts in Python.
• Optimize and maintain existing server-side code.
• Build server-side systems for anomaly detection to monitor and investigate threats targeting our games and players.
• Create scalable machine learning models to detect and contextualize disruptive behavior.
• Generate and communicate results to both technical and non-technical team members through tracking systems and performance reports.

Player Profile:

Experience & Skills:

• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages, especially Python.
• Knowledge of database concepts and experience with writing queries or stored procedures.
• Experience shipping or supporting 1+ game titles.
• Familiarity with web frameworks such as Flask, Bootstrap, React, or Node.
• Understanding of network protocols, client/server, and peer-to-peer architectures.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Computer Science or a related field, preferably with an emphasis on Networking or Games.

Skills & Attributes:

• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, performance, and multi-threaded programming techniques.
• Proficiency in machine learning, especially for behavioral anomaly detection.
• Outstanding ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, and producers.
• Strong passion for video games and a solid understanding of game systems as a player.

About Activision Blizzard:

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) stands as one of the world's most powerful interactive entertainment companies. We are home to iconic franchises such as Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™. Our extensive network of entertainment brings joy to hundreds of millions of active users across 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network globally.

Our success in creating immersive worlds is boosted by our diverse and inclusive teams. We strive to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, connecting and engaging the world through epic entertainment.

Employee Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits package supports the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare spending accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and various leave programs.
• Mental health and wellness programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and other voluntary benefits such as legal services and ID protection.

If relocation is required for the job, relocation assistance may be available. Benefit eligibility may vary for part-time and temporary full-time employees, including interns. Learn more at