Technical Lead Principal
@ Blizzard Entertainment

Hybrid
$208,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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Technical Lead Principal

As a Technical Lead Principal on the Battle.net Checkout Team at Blizzard Entertainment, you will architect and lead the development of in‐game and web checkout systems. You will own and evolve the complete purchase flow—from game and product discovery through secure transactions and real‑time entitlement delivery. Your mission is to ensure fast, reliable, and seamless digital transactions for millions of players worldwide.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical strategy for the checkout roadmap for web, desktop, and in‐game purchasing.
  • Hands‑on development including design and implementation of high‑throughput, low‑latency transaction services.
  • Mentor and grow a team of engineers with coding best practices and architecture reviews.
  • Champion team and departmental culture aligned with Blizzard Entertainment's mission and values.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, Game Studios, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • 3+ years’ experience managing direct reports.
  • Strong backend and API design experience with global scale services and transaction processing.
  • Expertise in cloud architecture, microservices, containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to navigate ambiguous, cross-team initiatives.

Pluses

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with high-volume, low-latency systems and ecommerce/payment systems.
  • Direct experience with React, NextJS, and knowledge of financial compliance and security best practices.
  • Experience with payment platforms such as Stripe, Adyen, and PayPal and building applications in Azure.

Our Platform

Blizzard Entertainment is home to iconic video game franchises like Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft. As a premier developer and publisher, Blizzard engages millions globally through its extensive gaming network.

Our World

Activision Blizzard is one of the world’s largest interactive entertainment companies, fostering diverse and inclusive teams to build immersive worlds. We support our employees with comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Rewards

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with match, paid time off, mental health programs, and more. Relocation assistance is available if required.

Key skills/competency

  • Java
  • Backend
  • API Design
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Microservices
  • CI/CD
  • Containerization
  • eCommerce
  • High Throughput
  • Leadership
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  • Customize Resume: Tailor your resume to highlight relevant technical leadership.
  • Showcase Projects: Emphasize ecommerce, backend, and cloud experience.
  • Network Strategically: Connect with Blizzard employees on LinkedIn.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Review transaction system design and technical challenges.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review cloud architecture fundamentals.
Practice Java backend system design.
Study microservices and container orchestration.
Prepare API and transaction processing topics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a team conflict resolution.
Explain mentoring challenges faced.
Discuss collaborating with cross-teams.
Detail handling ambiguous project directives.

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