Software developer

Company: King Games
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Craft:Technology & DevelopmentJob Description: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 Developer, Mobile SDK in our Ads Engineering team, empowering cutting-edge mobile advertising technologies to create the next generation of our Ads Platform. -Role/responsibilities - -You will be responsible for developing advertising software that runs on mobile, console and other gaming devices -You will be responsible for building software that is memory efficient--- -Responsible for solving complex problems under pressure in a short timeframe--- -You will design, implement, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C/C++ code -You will work with the Native Mobile tech stack, in C/C++, Java and Objective-C. -You will help shape and maintain the team's code patterns and style guidelines -Mentor junior engineers within team on SDK development -Skills - -4+ years of experience in developing software using C++, with experience in C++ 11 or later version required. - -Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers--- -Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations--- -Ability to take a project from scoping requirements through actual launch of the project--- -Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs. -Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or 4+ additional years' work experience)--- -Bonus Skills - -Cross platform experience with Android and iOS - -Experience with advertising -About KingKing is the game developer behind the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as mobile game hits including Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch and Pet Rescue. Candy Crush is the top-grossing franchise in US app stores, a position it has held for the last two years, and King's games are being played by 245 million monthly active users as of Q3 2021. King, which is part of the Activision Blizzard group since its acquisition in 2016, employs nearly 2,000 people in game studios in Stockholm, Malm--, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in San Francisco, New York, and Malta.A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of HeroesMaking games is fun. Especially when you do it with people who share the same idea of what makes a good workplace great. We design games for everyone, no matter where they are or who they are, and we employ all sorts of people from all kinds of backgrounds to bring them to life. Truth is, we simply cannot expect diversity in our players and originality in our games without first nurturing it in our people. A great saga needs all sorts of heroes.Making the World PlayfulMaking the World Playful is what inspires us to create new experiences and raise the bar. It's what makes King a place where we can all dream bigger, continue to add innovation to our games, broadening the portfolio and exploring new territories in mid-core and casual. We take the art and science of gaming to the next level through our curiosity for the unexplored, passion for games, respect for each other and love for our players - and we're not afraid to have fun along the way. In fact, together with our parent company Activision Blizzard and experts around the world, we believe having fun is good for you. There has never been a better time to join us. We're dreaming bigger and see a world of possibilities ahead. If you share our passion, our values, and our hunger to shape the future, join us in Making the World Playful!Applications need to be in English.Discover King at careers.king.comSummaryLocation: Foster City - Activision - Sledgehammer GamesType: Full time

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