Activision Publishing Inc.

Job Title: Animation Director - Sledgehammer Games Requisition ID: R027967 Job Description: Your Platform Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare," "Call of Duty: WWII," and most recently, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III." With a focus on creating high-quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single-player campaigns, we continue to shape the future of first-person shooters. We are looking for a passionate and Animation Director to join our studio team in San Mateo, California. In this role you will partner closely with our teams at our other studio locations in Canada, Australia and the UK. Your goal is the creation of epic content for some of the biggest games in the world. This role is based on-site in our San Mateo studio and follows a work schedule with a combination of...

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Infinity Ward - Temporary Requisition ID: R027913 Job Description: Your Mission Infinity Ward is seeking a talented and passionate Principal Engineer to oversee game systems development. The ideal candidate will have functioned as a generalist with industry experience in core engine architecture. The primary focus is at the systems and engine level, working with other members of the team (including Designers, Animators, Artists and other Engineers) to achieve phenomenal results. Please note that this role is a temporary position estimated to be 6 months . This role is based in our Woodland Hills office and follows an onsite work schedule of five days per week . Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs. What You'll Do Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Design and implement cutting edge...

Job Title: Machine Learning Research Engineer - Central Technology Requisition ID: R027933 Job Description: Your Mission The Machine Learning Research Engineer will detect, prevent, and respond to cheating in Activision games using data, ETL, statistics, and machine learning. As a Machine Learning Research Engineer in Ricochet, you'll fit into cross functional team that focuses on securing the Call of Duty Franchise from cheating. In your role you'll develop new detections from the data, improve existing detections, and support the rest of Ricochet through consultation, data analysis, data engineering, and experimentation. What you bring to the team The responsibilities for this role include: Collaborate on machine learning projects that enhance detection, prevention, and response to cheating. Execute experiments and analysis to validate models and measure their impact on our players. Communicate clearly results, impediments, and the impact of your work to the team...

Job Title: Senior Analyst, Strategy Requisition ID: R027959 Job Description: Job Title: Senior Analyst, Strategy Reporting To: Manager , Strategy Department: Activision Publishing Location: This role is based in our Santa Monica, CA office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs. Your Mission The Strategy group at Activision is a lean, high-caliber team driving key business decisions across the entire organization. We work directly with our CFO and COO to ensure our business is identifying opportunities and delivering against top strategic priorities for Activision Publishing, Call of Duty, and other core franchises such as Crash, Spyro, and Tony Hawk. Our team develops exceptional talent, with members regularly graduating to leadership positions. As a Senior Analyst, you will be a critical and visible part of the team leading Strategy...

Job Title: Marketing Operations Coordinator (Temporary) Requisition ID: R027970 Job Description: Job Title: Marketing Operations Coordinator (Temporary) Reports To: Vice President, Digital Gaming, 3rd Party Platforms Location: Santa Monica and Playa Vista, CA (hybrid) YOUR MISSION Are you looking for exciting business challenges, a short-term contract opportunity to work in the future of digital gaming, and a place to grow your career & network while learning and having fun? Join the Activision Blizzard King Gaming Digital Sales Team for a 12-month contract role! As part of the Gaming Digital Sales team, we are seeking a Marketing Operations Coordinator (Temporary) to support the day-to-day operations of the team. This role will work closely with the VP, Digital Gaming and the broader Digital Sales team to manage administrative functions, while also supporting the Director, Digital Store Marketing with the creation, processing, and follow-up of Purchase Orders,...

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst - Studio Finance Requisition ID: R027915 Job Description: Job Title : Senior Financial Analyst- Studio Finance Reporting To: Director- Studio Finance Department : Studio Finance Location: Santa Monica, CA Your Mission Activision is looking for a highly motivated, energetic and financially minded individual to join the Activision Publishing Finance team. This position will provide global studio finance support to the iconic first-person shooter Call of Duty franchises (which includes the storied Modern Warfare and Black Ops franchises!) as well as other Activision titles focusing on the following responsibilities: Support studio planning and strategy efforts to help develop the next wave of blockbuster titles Support business planning efforts (annual and long-range planning) Support the quarterly forecast with a focus on accurate forecasting and variance analysis to provide business understanding Act as the finance...

Job Title: Level Designer - High Moon Studios (Temporary) Requisition ID: R027924 Job Description: Great Games Start with Great People! This is a significant time in our company's history - and one of the most exciting times to join us! We are building a culture of collaboration and seeking an imaginative, skillful, and versatile Level Designer to join our team in Carlsbad, California. Your mission will be to contribute as part of our Campaign Design Team by creating thoughtful, player-first content that supports highly tuned gameplay experiences enjoyed by millions of gamers across the globe. We are looking for someone who is a reliable contributor who designs efficiently and through iterative implementation, creating engaging spaces and gameplay that result in top-notch, triple-A levels. You'll be someone who works from established goals and direction, but with a good degree of independence, able to turn feedback into actionable improvements that realize content...

Job Title: Technical Sound Designer Requisition ID: R027902 Job Description: Your Platform Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare," "Call of Duty: WWII," and most recently, "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III." We combinecutting-edgetechnology withcreativevision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. With a focus on creating high-quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single-player campaigns, we continue to shape the future of first-person shooters. We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our studio team in San Mateo, California. In this role you will partner closely with our teams at our other studio locations in the United States, Toronto, U.K. and Australia in the creation of epic content for some of the biggest games in the world....

Job Title: Expert Lighting Artist - Sledgehammer Games Requisition ID: R027907 Job Description: Your Platform Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Sinceourinception in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles including Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare , Call of Duty: WWII (2017) , and, most recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III . As industry leaders in first-person shooter development, our commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of our games, from highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging single-player campaigns. At Sledgehammer Games, we believe in pushing boundaries, redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling, and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity. Together, we aim to deliver world-class gaming content that continues to set the bar for quality, innovation, and player engagement. We are excited to invite a...

Job Title: Principal Character Artist - Infinity Ward Requisition ID: R027886 Job Description: Your Mission Come work with the team behind Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® and Call of Duty®: Warzone™ . Infinity Ward is seeking an experienced Principal Character Artist to help define and deliver world-class character experiences for one of the industry's most iconic franchises. In this role, you will create high-fidelity, photorealistic characters while driving artistic excellence, mentoring fellow artists, and helping shape character art pipelines and best practices across the studio. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled character artist with deep expertise in realistic character creation, a passion for authenticity, and a proven track record shipping AAA console or PC titles. This role is based in our Woodland Hills office and follows an onsite work schedule of Monday through Friday. Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs....

Job Title: Senior Counsel, Legal Requisition ID: R027880 Job Description: REPORTS TO : Senior Vice President, Legal - Blizzard & Senior Corporate Counsel, Microsoft LOCATION: Irvine, CA or remote YOUR MISSION We're looking for a Senior Counsel, Labor Law to join Blizzard! Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Legal for Blizzard and partnering closely with the Microsoft Legal team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the business, providing strategic legal counsel on collective bargaining, labor relations, evolving labor law, and employee engagement matters. We are seeking an experienced, pragmatic, and business-oriented labor attorney to join our in-house legal team and provide advice and counsel on a broad range of labor and employment matters, including, but not limited to: RESPONSIBILITIES Support negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, including assisting in developing negotiation strategies and preparing proposals for negotiations, as...

Job Title: Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer - Remote Requisition ID: R026988 Job Description: Job Title: Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer - Remote Reporting To: Sr IT Engineering Manager Department: Finance Engineering Location: Remote The Finance Engineering organization is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer - Remote . This Infrastructure/Platform Engineer works with the corporate infrastructure and services that support servers, services, and network staff involved in the implementation, migration, and maintenance of solutions across the global enterprise. This role requires experience designing, implementing, and supporting mid-to-Enterprise level systems solutions. The role will routinely participate as a leader/member in local/global projects and assist and contribute to establishing policies, procedures, and standards across the IT organization. The position will require input to improve the team's overall management of...

Job Title: Head of Compensation Requisition ID: R027856 Job Description: YOUR MISSION As Head of Compensation, you are the senior leader responsible for continuously evolving the global compensation strategy and clear and scalable programs, processes, and team execution. This role is designed to advance an established compensation direction across a complex, multinational organization by identifying future roadmap priorities, and ensuring compensation programs remain market- competitive, equitable, compliant, and effectively delivered. You will evolve the company's compensation strategy to align with business direction, workforce needs, regulatory change, and emerging market practices. You will enhance programs by improving process efficiency and incorporating AI into day-to-day work in responsible, practical ways. You will lead and develop a global team of compensation leaders and professionals, serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, and drive continuous...

Job Title: Sr. People Tech Analyst Requisition ID: R027864 Job Description: Job Title : Senior People Technology Analyst (Workday) - Remote Reporting To : Senior Manager, People Technology Department : Human Resources Location : Remote (USA) Your Mission As a Senior People Tech Analyst, you'll support multi-functional projects that enable our People processes through tech. We're looking for a Workday expert who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo, drive efficiency and optimization within our tech stack, and manage complex projects across the finish line. Player Profile Working with the Senior Manager, People Technology you will: Manage and maintain the functional configuration of People Tech Systems including Workday HCM applications. Provide consultative guidance combining both system expertise and process knowledge to advise on configuration and ongoing support related to global Core HR processes. Consult with functional leaders and...

Job Title: Project Manager, HR Strategic Projects Requisition ID: R027863 Job Description: Job Title : Project Manager, HR Strategic Projects Reporting To: Senior Director, People Strategy & Operations Department : Human Resources Location: Santa Monica, CA ( Hybrid, 4 Days In Office) Your Mission We're looking for a highly organized, action-oriented Project Manager, HR Strategic Projects to help drive high-impact people, culture, and HR initiatives across Activision. This is a PM-first role for someone who knows how to create structure, keep work moving, manage stakeholders, and turn ideas into executed plans. Reporting to the Senior Director, People Strategy & Operations, you'll partner across HR, Centers of Excellence , Internal Communications, Events, and business teams to deliver projects that improve how we work and how employees experience Activision. You'll manage complex, cross-functional workstreams,...