Staff Software Engineer

2 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States KingCom Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our Data Platforms team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for architecting and leading dynamic data solutions that support our critical initiatives.

Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting large-scale distributed systems and data processing capabilities that drive business growth and innovation.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will partner with senior engineers, architects, and product owners to build scalable data pipelines and services. You will also work with the product team to understand business requirements and translate them into development/design tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with senior engineers, architects, and product owners to build scalable data pipelines and services.
  • Work with the product team to understand business requirements and translate them into development/design tasks.
  • Be a role model in engineering proven techniques and design/coding standards.
  • Choose the right technology stack to align with use cases and scalability.
  • Collaborate across different teams.
  • Provide technical directions and mentor other engineers.

Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in software design and development.
  • Crafting large-scale distributed systems and data processing experience.
  • Advanced level expertise in Java Development and System Design.
  • 2+ years of experience working with relational databases such as MySQL, Postgres, etc.
  • 2+ years of experience in NoSQL databases like Bigtable, Cassandra, HBase, etc.
  • Experience with schema design and data modeling.
  • Experience with developing extract-transform-load (ETL).
  • Working knowledge with distributed messaging systems like Kafka/Pub-sub/Service Bus.
  • Solid understanding and experience working with distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark and Flink.
  • Ability to communicate and articulate thought process effectively with other team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Experience in ML-Infra.
  • Knowledge of advertising platforms.

About KingCom

KingCom 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.

A Great Saga Needs All Sorts of Heroes

KingCom strives to be a place where everyone can be their most authentic self. We recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion is a vital and continuous conversation, and that change only happens when we all come together.

Making the World Playful

Making the World Playful is our mission - it's the thread that connects our people, our players, and our passion for our games.

Let's face it, who doesn't love a bit of fun?

Kingsters are seriously playful: creative thinkers who balance art and science to bring moments of magic to millions daily. But our players aren't the only ones that can level-up. We're always looking for ways to champion each other and make what's already great, even better.

So, if this feels like a fun way to spend your days, and 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.

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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:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, 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.

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