Senior Database Engineer - MySQL

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Job Title:

Senior Database Engineer I - MySQL, Blizzard | Irvine, CA

Requisition ID:

R026728

Job Description:

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to join a global team responsible for critical MySQL infrastructure that powers several live service games, the Battle.net platform, and many internal tools. This role will focus on operational excellence of our wide range of MySQL deployments with databases ranging from on-prem bare metal to multiple cloud environments.

You will manage different types of setups such as standard active/passive replication topologies, globally replicated clusters, and a large fleet of MySQL NDB Clusters running on Linux. You will be joining a team of senior database engineers assisting with automation and tooling, developing public cloud strategies, and collaborating with game development teams to ensure high performance and availability.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position based on site at our Irvine, CA campus, with some work on-site and some work-from-home.

Responsibilities:

• Database Administration: Manage MySQL database installation, configuration, monitoring, alerting, and backups.
• System Administration and Automation: Perform routine tasks on our database infrastructure utilizing Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet.
• Database Performance: Assist development teams with performance issues ranging from indexes to query tuning to database/OS configuration and network troubleshooting.
• Cloud Integration: Assist in deploying and managing databases in Azure, GCP, and Alibaba.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams including infrastructure, security, and development teams to support business needs.
  
  

Requirements:

• Experience: 8+ years in MySQL database engineering.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of the MySQL ecosystem including backup tools, monitoring solutions, and automation.
• Communication: Strong ability to engage with stakeholders across different time zones. Report on metrics, incidents, and service levels to leadership.
  
  

Pluses:

• Experience managing MySQL NDB Cluster.
• Experience with migrating on-prem databases into Azure/GCP.
• Experience with OpenStack.
• Linux administration and networking experience.
• Bash/Python scripting experience.
  
  

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

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Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

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. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame 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.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

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. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.