Software Engineer, Automation and Data - Central Technology (Temporary)

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' of programming experience with Python, and C++ or C#
• Proficiency programming with SQL
• Experience developing test frameworks
• Proficiency in data engineering and analytics
• Experience working in a distributed systems environment
• Experience working within gaming
• Knowledge & Skills
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of online services, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure
• Deep grasp of computer architecture, networks, and operating systems
• Key Attributes
• Strong passion for automation and software testing
• Self-motivated, strong sense of independence
• Extra Points
• Experience developing console games
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Experience in a management or leadership position
• Familiarity with QA methodologies
• Knowledge of Git, Puppet, Grafana, Perforce, Linux, Flask
• Passion for video games, especially FPS games
• Your Platform
• Central Tech is part of Activision. To learn more about us and our research, please visit us at https://research.activision.com/ .
• Our World

Additional Information

Job Title: Software Engineer, Automation and Data - Central Technology (Temporary) Requisition ID: R027400 Job Description: Your Mission Activision Central Technology is seeking a passionate Software Engineer, Automation Data Engineer to help us take our cutting-edge games to the next level. Automated tests are an essential technique we use to detect and report defects in our products. This enables developers to efficiently collaborate and iterate on compelling and exciting gameplay, while unburdening our QA team and increasing overall coverage. We run a multitude of online services that need highly scalable infrastructure, and we need help with building new features and productionizing our internal products. If you are passionate about writing tests and tools, instrumenting telemetry, and analyzing the resulting reams of data, this opportunity will allow you to have an impact on a game played by millions of fans across the globe. As a Software Engineer, Automation and Data , you will work closely with Quality Assurance and Engineering leadership to realize our vision for automated tests. You'll write and maintain tools and develop stress tests, collect and visualize data, analyze and report results. Effective communication skills will be used to build relationships with and influence developers across the organization. Hybrid: This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, and the home studio for this role is Santa Monica, CA. What You Bring to the Table The video game 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. Therefore, this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Collaborate with automation and data engineers to enhance, evaluate, and scale automated testing features. Improve tools and workflows for efficient test development, data analysis, and debugging. Support Activision studios globally in designing automation strategies and developing automated tests to identify defects. Analyze results, increase automated coverage, and maintain infrastructure for performance, stability, and data integrity. Create tools to boost QA productivity, research new techniques, and work with QA leadership to plan and evolve processes. Player Profile Minimum Requirements

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