Expert Software Engineer

Job Title:

Expert Software Engineer, Accounts and Authentication - Demonware (Vancouver)

Requisition ID:

R025858

Job Description:

Your Mission

We are looking for a talented Expert Software Engineer to join our Accounts and Authentication team at Demonware!

We specialize in creating and operating the accounts and authorization services for Activision's games, especially with the Call of Duty franchise, where our goal is to manage player identities safely and securely.

Our Python services are built on top of Kubernetes, Redis, MySQL, Kafka and typically deployed to our own on premises hardware using Ansible, Puppet and Kubernetes. All our services are accessed from C++ clients which are integrated into Activision’s bespoke game engines.

In this role you will provide deep expertise, technical direction and deliver new features in the accounts and account security domain, and we're looking for someone passionate about the intersection of highly scalable systems, security and gaming.

This role is based in our Vancouver, BC office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may evolve to meet business needs.

What you bring to the table 

• Design and build highly-scalable services using open source technologies to enable crucial player to player interactions
• Work on improving and extending the Demonware services for Accounts, Identity Management and Privacy tooling
• Guide our technical direction and standards with engineers on the team and across Demonware, as well as work with our project managers to map and deliver objectives and priorities based on company goals and our product roadmap
• Contribute to R&D efforts and technical decision making around Demonware’s online services and tech stack
• Design and implement features, run services and support our partner game studios in integrating features into our current and future games
• Own, operate and support the live services that you develop
• Provide technical mentorship to more junior team members

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in developing highly scalable online services for millions of users
• Excellent programming skills, preferably in Python and/or C++, but we're open to other similar languages (Java, C#, Go, Rust, etc.)
• Prior professional experience working on services related to accounts, authentication, and/or identity management
• Experience with authentication and authorization protocols, as well as identity management systems
• Experience defining and delivering technical solutions to technical users.
• Experience working with Linux/Unix

​​Extra Points: 

• Experience with problems of large scale, and handling millions of connections 
• Experience with continuous integration and agile methodologies
• Interest in travel to assist on-site integration at game studios in various global locations

Your Platform

Demonware is a member of the Activision family of studios. We work alongside engineers and creatives at our AAA partner studios and deliver the online and data services required by our massive franchises. We have launched well over 100 games, and our services connect multiple millions of players each day into epic entertainment experiences.

While Call of Duty continues to push us to build bigger and better systems year on year, we also have a strong history of supporting great franchises such as Tony Hawk, Crash Bandicoot, Destiny, Diablo, and Skylanders.

Our success comes from our talented and passionate people. Our work environment is welcoming and collaborative, we deliver on time and at scale.

Our World 

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

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.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Extended health plan, including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, for employees and their dependents, as well as disability insurance;
• RRSP with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other benefit programs like supplemental life & critical illness, legal service, 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.

The standard base pay range for this role is $143,692.50 - $303,715.00 CAD. These values reflect the expected annualized base pay range of new hires in British Columbia, Canada. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.