Principal Software Engineer (Distributed Systems/Data)

Job Title:Principal Software Engineer (Distributed Systems/ Data)Requisition ID:R022055Job Description:About UsDemonware 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.Our success comes from our talented and passionate people. Our work environment is welcoming and collaborative, we deliver on time and at scale.Your MissionDemonware's data team is responsible for creating the services and infrastructure that ingest billions of events our games emit each day. At this scale, the challenges we face empower our engineers to flex their creative engineering muscles. When we get things right the analysts, studios and developers that interact with our systems can rapidly go from question to insight without ever having to talk to us.We are looking for a data engineer to join our talented data engineering team that’s responsible for managing our large-scale data footprint. If the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in data engineering is enticing, we welcome you to apply.Key ResponsibilitiesPriorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:Design, develop, and support scalable and efficient data applications, tools and frameworks.Collaborate with internal data customers to provide optimized solutions for their data needs.Assist in developing solutions around our big data platforms using technologies such as Flink, Kafka, Kubernetes, Spark-Streaming, and others.Build efficient data pipelines that allow faster data processing and transformations at scale.Apply data engineering expertise in troubleshooting problems around our large-scale distributed big data systems.Build APIs for integration with our internal systems and third-party data sources.Collaborate closely with other engineers on the data team who are responsible for managing various aspects of our data footprint including data instrumentation, frameworks, ingestion, streaming, processing, transformation, and visualization.About YouComfortable with one or more computer programming languages (Java, Kotlin, Scala, Python, etc.)Extensive background and strong technical expertise designing, implementing, and running distributed systems at massive scale.Production experience with cloud computing (AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud).Advanced knowledge of some of the big data technologies (Flink, Kafka, PubSub, Spark, etc.).Production experience with version control tools and solid understanding of containerization, build, and deployment processes (Argo CI/CD, GitHub, Jenkins, Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to navigate ambiguity and provide optimal solutions for complex problems.Advanced understanding of software development practices (preferably agile practices).Good communication and ability to work with data stakeholders independently.Bonus PointsExperience in solving complex data engineering problems at a really large scale.Extensive knowledge of modern data architectures and approaches (Streaming, LakeHouse, Data Mesh, Data Fabric, etc.)What Demonware OffersRelocation Support, generous paid vacation, RRSP matching program and top-tier medical, dental and life insurance coverage for you and your dependents.Demonware is a member of the Activision family of studios. Our main motto is Always Game!Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.RewardsWe 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;If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.The standard base pay range for this role is $167,037.50 - $353,165.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr