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CRAFT: JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a dedicated Senior Product Manager to lead initiatives to push the performance of our game economy as part of the Candy Crush Saga In- App Purchase & Economy area. You will get the opportunity to be part of a phenomenal team, working with an industry leading and genre defining game with over 200 million active players. YOUR ROLE WITHIN THE KINGDOM As a Senior Product Manager, your focus will be on crafting systemic improvements and innovative features that help us serve our players with the most engaging game economy experience possible. This role is at the center of our holistic economy performance opportunities and you will play a key role in leading these initiatives across our different product areas in Candy Crush. To make sure you have access to the right competence and support, you will lead a diverse team comprising four talented Product Analysts and Game Economy Designers. Key responsibilities include: * Collaborate with the Product Director to set an ambitious and effective product strategy for the game economy sub- area, aligned with the wider Candy Crush mission and goals. * Manage your team through the creation and improvement processes of economic systems, to boost the holistic game economy performance * Find opportunities through Data Analysis, A/B tests, lessons from within King, Competitor and Market Analysis, and User Research * Communicate and coordinate with collaborators across the organization to ensure alignment and support for game economy improvements * Guide the system development cycle from concept to launch, ensuring quality and timeliness SKILLS TO CREATE THRILLS * Strong product and business performance knowledge * Excellent leadership and project management capabilities * Proficiency in using a combination of data analysis and innovation for strategic decision- making, feature optimisation and storytelling * Dedication to establish relationships, encouraging a positive and collaborative team environment for working with cross- functional teams * Understanding of production processes and ability to drive delivery * Comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of economic systems * Experience as a key stakeholder in cross- functional economy and/or system development * Understanding of the gaming industry and player expectations BONUS POINTS * Product management experience with wide- scale game economy rebalancing work ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Technology & Development JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUR ROLE WITHIN OUR KINGDOM We are looking for extraordinarily skilled Technology interns from a variety of backgrounds and interests to join our Kingdom this Autumn! With titles like Candy Crush and Farm Heroes, our code runs on hundreds of millions of devices across the world. As a Technology Intern at King, you can either get involved with the making of the games, where you together with your colleagues take part in the process of specifying, designing, building and implementing existing and new game features. Or join our teams working behind the scenes with our engines, systems and platforms instead. A game that looks good on paper is nice, but a game that plays brilliantly across all digital platforms is better. Help us do just that. We are looking for a highly motivated QA Specialist Intern to join our game engine team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming and a desire to learn and grow in the field of Quality Assistance for game engines. As a QA Specialist Intern, you will be expected to learn and acquire new skills in the field of testing. You should be willing to take on new challenges and actively seek out opportunities to learn and gain experience. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: * Perform manual testing of game engine features and functionalities * Document and track defects * Work closely with developers to ensure that defects are resolved in a timely manner * Develop and execute test scenarios and test plans * Share updates daily with the QA team and provide status updates on testing activities * Learn about testing processes and methodologies to continuously improve them * Complete assigned tasks within specified timelines * Work with the QA & development team to reproduce and debug issues SKILLS TO CREATE THRILLS You will ideally have an interest in games, and you should have the ability to work in a flexible and fluid environment, where the job will evolve over time. TASTY BONUS SKILLS: * You should be a current student or recently graduated * Excellent communication skills in English and great organization skills * Creative problem- solving skills * The ability to work well, both autonomously, and as part of a larger team * Ability to use own initiative and motivation to meet deadlines and set priorities * Attention to detail and accuracy * Proactive, enthusiastic, and results driven The skills listed above are intended to portray the range of roles we have available; you do not need to possess all of these skills to apply! We will look at your own individual skill set and determine which team you would be best suited to. The brilliant experience we give our players comes from the diversity and experience of our people. A great saga needs all sorts of heroes. That’s why we hire all sorts of talent. 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. WANT TO JOIN OUR KINGDOM? Apply now! Positions are available in Malmö and Stockholm, applications need to be in English. Our internships will last for 6 months, beginning at the end of August 2024. These are also suitable for LIA applications. Please note: our application deadline is 5th April 2024, however we recruit on an ongoing basis, so early application is advised to avoid disappointment. 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 ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Data, Analytics & Strategy JOB DESCRIPTION: DO YOU WANT TO HELP SET THE NEW GOLD STANDARD FOR OUTSTANDING MATCH- 3 GAMES? Candy Crush Saga is one of the biggest games in the world, entertaining millions of players every day, and we are looking for people who are as excited as we are about making it even bigger and better. Working in a dedicated cross- functional team, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of new and exciting experiences for our players. We’re currently looking for a Senior Producer to join the Candy Crush team in Stockholm, Barcelona, London or Berlin. The team is working on monetization- driving features and is responsible for the overall health of the economy in Candy Crush Saga. You will bring an excellent track record of leading, motivating and supporting game teams, as well as developing and managing the production schedule to ensure the successful delivery of multiple game projects. You will collaborate with the creative and business leaders to deliver on project goals in line with King’s high standards. You will be a role model for your team and the company. You’ll foster our values and lead by example with your mindset of collaboration, rapid iteration and continuous improvement. Your Role Within Our Kingdom * Lead multidisciplinary game teams to complete product plans, identify and mitigate risks, promote team- wide visibility, and deliver ongoing maintenance activities * Champion the game vision, goals, and quality expectations in partnership with CCS leads and Product Owners * Maintain the delivery plan, track progress, and coordinate backlogs to deliver quality features and updates in a predictable and efficient timeline * Resource roadmaps and find opportunities for short- term and long- term efficiency improvements * Handle and support other producers in their career development, and foster a positive and creative culture within the team * Collaborate with other producers to improve your craft and ensure the team is healthy, motivated, and impactful * Provide partners and leads with production overviews and status updates. Skills to Create Thrills: * Have contributed to the development, release and/or service operations of at least one mobile game or live mobile digital product * Experience working with big features / new games development * Experience in leading multiple teams in aligning to and completing product vision and goals * Able to work in and foster a team culture of trust and respect, where open feedback, accountability, and courage to fail fast and learn are the norm * Able to receive feedback openly and adjust leadership style and way of working * Proven analytical and data- informed decision making * Strong verbal and written communication skills, solution- oriented attitude * Passion for games Tasty Bonus Points: * Experience in game development crafts such as art, game design, engineering, QA/QC * Experience working with outsourcing or distributed teams/development * Experience working in game- as- a- service environment, being able to balance live services as well as game development activities * Experience with line management and talent development * Hands on experience with project tracking tools (eg. Jira) ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: JOB DESCRIPTION: King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, with people all around the world playing our games. The games we make bring moments of magic to our players. Our aim - Making the World Playful – it’s what inspires us to create new experiences and raise the bar. We design games for everyone, no matter where they are or who they are. We take the art and science of gaming to the next level through our curiosity for the unexplored, passion for games, respect for each other and love for our players – and we’re not afraid to have fun along the way! Farm Heroes Saga is one of King’s beloved casual games titles with _over 4 million daily players.__ _We_ _have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate Live Marketing Director to join Farm Heroes Saga to develop and implement effective marketing strategies and campaigns to support our in- game events in order to expand the audience and form deeper connections with our players. If you're all about marketing and love to mix creativity with strategy, this could be the perfect role for you. You'll be embedded in the Farm Team, working with everyone from strategy to game devs to engage our players with innovative campaigns and fresh initiatives. You'll enjoy managing people and are keen on nurturing talent. You'll mentor a team member, helping them shine and succeed. This is an opportunity to join a highly valued and dynamic team that works with a wide range of functions across the business in a creative, challenging and collaborative environment, and it's a place where your ideas will be as valued as well as your marketing and project management expertise. Creating magical consumer- facing campaigns means always being at the cutting edge of our Marketing, so your role will always be evolving as new things come up! YOUR ROLE WITHIN OUR KINGDOM: * Team up with our game crew to roll out cool in- game events that keep our players coming back for more. * Lead the charge on promoting these events to make a big impact. * Get hands- on with our new CRM tool, Braze, making sure we're using it to its full potential. * Dive into analytics, tailor our communication to hit the right notes with different player groups. * Explore new marketing channels to put our game on the map even more. * Forge partnerships and collaborations to bring new players into the fold. * Work magic with creative agencies to keep our content fresh and engaging. * Always think player- first in everything we market, ensuring we're hitting the mark every time. * Coach and drive your team towards greatness, with plenty of feedback and goal- setting. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * A solid track record in strategic marketing, especially if you've rocked it in the consumer internet or gaming world. * Data- savvy, with the skills to make smart marketing moves. * A pro at juggling different kinds of projects and channels in a fast- paced setting. * Handy with CRM tools like Braze and analytics wizards like Looker. * Creative yet strategic, able to dream up amazing player experiences. * You're all about impact, quality, and putting the player first. * Organized, initiative- taking, and a leader who loves to grow their team. * What you'll get out of it: * Craft a marketing strategy that really moves the needle for Farm. * Launch campaigns and CRM moves that boost player engagement and open up new opportunities. * Play a key role in a team that's creative, dynamic, and all about collaboration. WHAT YOU'LL GET OUT OF IT: * Craft a marketing strategy that really moves the needle for Farm. * Launch campaigns and CRM moves that boost player engagement and open up new opportunities. * Play a key role in a team that's creative, dynamic, and all about collaboration. ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Technology & Development JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUR ROLE WITHIN OUR KINGDOM We are looking for extraordinarily skilled Technology interns from a variety of backgrounds and interests to join our Kingdom this Autumn! With titles like Candy Crush and Farm Heroes, our code runs on hundreds of millions of devices across the world. As a Technology Intern at King, you can either get involved with the making of the games, where you together with your colleagues take part in the process of specifying, designing, building and implementing existing and new game features. Or join our teams working behind the scenes with our engines, systems and platforms instead. A game that looks good on paper is nice, but a game that plays brilliantly across all digital platforms is better. Help us do just that. C++ DEVELOPER INTERN (STOCKHOLM & MALMO) Our C++ engineers work on improving and maintaining our cross- platform mobile engine, editor and toolchain. They also contribute to developing and refining new and existing features, as part of our live production game teams. You will learn about the challenges faced by artists, coders, and designers, and build the technology that helps them to continuously deliver their projects. Ideally, you are experienced with C++ and passionate about building technology, games and might even have had experience with game engines yourself. This role is pivotal in shaping the gaming experience for millions, either by engine optimization or feature innovation. SKILLS TO CREATE THRILLS You will ideally have an interest in games, and you should have the ability to work in a flexible and fluid environment, where the job will evolve over time. TASTY BONUS SKILLS: * You should be a current student or recently graduated * Strong C++ skill, previous experience is ideal but not required * Excellent communication skills in English and great organization skills * Creative problem- solving skills * Passionate about building technology, games and ideally experience with game engines * The ability to work well, both autonomously, and as part of a larger team * Ability to use own initiative and motivation to meet deadlines and set priorities * Attention to detail and accuracy * Proactive, enthusiastic, and results driven The skills listed above are intended to portray the range of roles we have available; you do not need to possess all of these skills to apply! We will look at your own individual skill set and determine which team you would be best suited to. The brilliant experience we give our players comes from the diversity and experience of our people. A great saga needs all sorts of heroes. That’s why we hire all sorts of talent. 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. WANT TO JOIN OUR KINGDOM? Apply now! Positions are available in Malmö and Stockholm, applications need to be in English. Our internships will last for 6 months, beginning at the end of August 2024. These are also suitable for LIA applications. Please note: our application deadline is 5TH APRIL 2024, however we recruit on an ongoing basis, so early application is advised to avoid disappointment. 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 ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Technology & Development JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a talented Senior/mid- level Developer to join one of the world's biggest live game franchises and work within Candy Crush Soda. Your role within the Kingdom * You have in- depth knowledge of C++ and are able to identify and apply relevant software engineering concepts, architect complex systems and actively take a part in game creation. * You follow the quality standards and are accountable for the quality of the systems and components owned by the teams you work in and collaborate with. * Together with your colleagues you will take a lead on creating and maintaining events in Candy Crush Soda Saga. You will specify, design, build and implement existing and new game features. * As part of the development team you will enjoy a creative, challenging and collaborative environment where your ideas will be every bit as valued as your programming expertise. Skills to create thrills * Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or higher. * Great communication skills with experience for inter- craft communication. * Excellent teamwork skills, proactiveness, flexibility, and ability to handle multiple tasks. * In- depth C++ knowledge * Previous experience with gaming is a plus. ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Technology & Development JOB DESCRIPTION: JOB DESCRIPTION: Lead our graphics engineering efforts, delivering optimizations, world class visual effects customized to a wide range of devices and coordinating across disciplines to make Soda the best looking match- 3 game in the app stores. We are looking for an experienced Principal Graphic Engineer for the Candy Crush Soda Saga team. YOUR ROLE WITHIN THE KINGDOM You will Be part of the Central Technology / Graphics Team leadership working on Soda’s game engine and tools * Analyze Soda’s graphics & engine tech and design innovative solutions to keep its competitive advantage * Collaborate with other teams and the King Shared Technology group in research and development of game graphics technology * Mentor engineers and technical artists * Work with other discipline leads to achieve the game’s artistic and performance goals * Present at internal forums at the studio, companywide events and industry conferences to increase the visibility of the development at the Studio * SKILLS TO CREATE THRILLS: * 10 years or more experience in the video games industry as a Senior Graphics Engineer or above * Recognized leader in the graphics game development community * Developed cutting- edge real- time graphics techniques * Up to date knowledge of the development in the graphics community in games and movies * Strong 3D math skills * Experience with Mobile graphics APIs and tools * Fluent in modern C++ and multi- threaded programming * Strong understanding of low level CPUs/GPUs operations * Communicate effectively with non- technical team members * Excellent written and spoken communication skills * Work well in a team environment Other skills include: Bonus points (not required, we can teach you all that!): * Shipped at least 4 commercial titles – a 60Hz FPS is a plus * Python or other scripting languages * Solid public speaking skills ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Technology & Development JOB DESCRIPTION: JOB DESCRIPTION: Lead our graphics engineering efforts, delivering optimizations, world class visual effects customized to a wide range of devices and coordinating across disciplines to make Soda the best looking match- 3 game in the app stores. We are looking for an experienced Senior/ Principal Graphic Engineer for the Candy Crush Soda Saga team. YOUR ROLE WITHIN THE KINGDOM You will be part of the Central Technology / Graphics Team leadership working on Soda’s game engine and tools * Analyze Soda’s graphics & engine tech and design innovative solutions to keep its competitive advantage * Collaborate with other teams and the King Shared Technology group in research and development of game graphics technology * Mentor engineers and technical artists * Work with other discipline leads to achieve the game’s artistic and performance goals * Present at internal forums at the studio, company wide events and industry conferences to increase the visibility of the development at the Studio * SKILLS TO CREATE THRILLS: * 10 years or more experience in the video games industry as a Senior Graphics Engineer or above * Recognized leader in the graphics game development community * Developed cutting- edge real- time graphics techniques * Up to date knowledge of the development in the graphics community in games and movies * Strong 3D math skills * Experience with Mobile graphics APIs and tools * Fluent in modern C++ and multi- threaded programming * Strong understanding of low level CPUs/GPUs operations * Communicate effectively with non- technical team members * Excellent written and spoken communication skills * Work well in a team environment Other skills include: Bonus points (not required, we can teach you all that): * Shipped at least 4 commercial titles – a 60Hz FPS is a plus * Python or other scripting languages * Solid public speaking skills ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Technology & Development JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUR ROLE WITHIN OUR KINGDOM We are looking for extraordinarily skilled Technology interns from a variety of backgrounds and interests to join our Kingdom this Autumn! With titles like Candy Crush and Farm Heroes, our code runs on hundreds of millions of devices across the world. As a Technology Intern at King, you can either get involved with the making of the games, where you together with your colleagues take part in the process of specifying, designing, building and implementing existing and new game features. Or join our teams working behind the scenes with our engines, systems and platforms instead. A game that looks good on paper is nice, but a game that plays brilliantly across all digital platforms is better. Help us do just that. BACKEND JAVA DEVELOPER INTERN (STOCKHOLM) Our backend platform teams provide back- end framework and tools to run King’s games at scale on Google Cloud infrastructure. You will be involved in development of core backend functionality for King games and other backend services as part of an autonomous team collaborating with other platform teams and game teams. You will be part of the team process in design, planning, backlog refinement, stand- ups and retrospectives. You will also be part of the development process like code reviews, pair- and mob- programming and DevOps practices. As a backend developer intern, you’ll design APIs, solve scalability challenges & write clean code for game functionalities. You will also help solve scalability challenges to support the growth of King games. You bring solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms, you are familiar with Java and understand client- server architecture. Knowledge of developing applications in GCP would be a bonus. SKILLS TO CREATE THRILLS You will ideally have an interest in games, and you should have the ability to work in a flexible and fluid environment, where the job will evolve over time. TASTY BONUS SKILLS: * You should be a current student or recently graduated * Proficiency in Java * Excellent communication skills in English and great organization skills * Creative problem- solving skills * Passionate about building technology and games * The ability to work well, both autonomously, and as part of a larger team * Ability to use own initiative and motivation to meet deadlines and set priorities * Attention to detail and accuracy * Proactive, enthusiastic, and results driven with an openness to feedback The skills listed above are intended to portray the range of roles we have available; you do not need to possess all of these skills to apply! We will look at your own individual skill set and determine which team you would be best suited to. The brilliant experience we give our players comes from the diversity and experience of our people. A great saga needs all sorts of heroes. That’s why we hire all sorts of talent. 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. WANT TO JOIN OUR KINGDOM? Apply now! Positions are available in Malmö and Stockholm, applications need to be in English. Our internships will last for 6 MONTHS, beginning at the end of August 2024. These are also suitable for LIA applications. Please note: our application deadline is 5TH APRIL 2024, however we recruit on an ongoing basis, so early application is advised to avoid disappointment. 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 ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Technology & Development JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUR ROLE WITHIN OUR KINGDOM We are looking for extraordinarily skilled Technology interns from a variety of backgrounds and interests to join our Kingdom this Autumn! With titles like Candy Crush and Farm Heroes, our code runs on hundreds of millions of devices across the world. As a Technology Intern at King, you can either get involved with the making of the games, where you together with your colleagues take part in the process of specifying, designing, building and implementing existing and new game features. Or join our teams working behind the scenes with our engines, systems and platforms instead. A game that looks good on paper is nice, but a game that plays brilliantly across all digital platforms is better. Help us do just that. Join our dynamic Shared Technology team as a Build Engineer Intern. Join us in building and maintaining technology to support the usage of shared technologies at King. Dive into challenging problem- solving, ensuring efficient delivery of our SDK to games like Candy Crush Saga. Collaborate within a tech- savvy group to identify, design, and implement solutions, providing support and maintenance for evolving systems. Engage with stakeholders, propose enhancements, and explore cutting- edge technologies. Ready for a thrilling tech adventure? Join us! SKILLS TO CREATE THRILLS You will ideally have an interest in games, and you should have the ability to work in a flexible and fluid environment, where the job will evolve over time. Ability to uphold a ‘quality- first’ mindset, proficiency in C++ and Python across multiple platforms, expertise in version control systems, git, and CI/CD build systems. TASTY BONUS SKILLS: * You should be a current student or recently graduated * Excellent communication skills in English and great organization skills * Creative problem- solving skills * The ability to work well, both autonomously, and as part of a larger team * Ability to use own initiative and motivation to meet deadlines and set priorities * Attention to detail and accuracy * Proactive, enthusiastic, and results driven * Unity, C#, game development, and iOS/Android experience The skills listed above are intended to portray the range of roles we have available; you do not need to possess all of these skills to apply! We will look at your own individual skill set and determine which team you would be best suited to. The brilliant experience we give our players comes from the diversity and experience of our people. A great saga needs all sorts of heroes. That’s why we hire all sorts of talent. 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. WANT TO JOIN OUR KINGDOM? Apply now! Positions are available in Malmö and Stockholm, applications need to be in English. Our internships will last for 6 months, beginning at the end of August 2024. These are also suitable for LIA applications. Please note: our application deadline is 5th April 2024, however we recruit on an ongoing basis, so early application is advised to avoid disappointment. 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 ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Data, Analytics & Strategy JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST (MACHINE LEARNING) | CANDY CORE GAMEPLAY TEAM We are looking for a passionate and creative Senior Data Scientist! Someone who is interested in pushing the boundaries of machine learning and games analytics, with a demonstrable ability to apply your skills, be it technical, behavioural or economic, practically in order to generate business value. Candy Crush Saga is one of the world’s most popular mobile games. Millions of players around the globe match colourful candies in combinations of three or more to win points, defeat obstacles and progress through more than 15,000+ levels. In November 2022, Candy Crush Saga celebrated its 10- year anniversary. Candy Crush Saga is available to download for free from the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon App store, Windows App Store and Facebook. YOUR ROLE WITHIN OUR KINGDOM You will be working with a diverse set of team members in a lively, dynamic and fast- paced environment. You’ll help us further understand, model, predict, segment and retain our players and join a community of 100+ business intelligence & analytical specialists. You´ll be part of our Candy Core Gameplay Team, which is a cross- functional team consisting of other Data Scientists, Product Managers, Game Designers and Developers. You will also be working closely together with our wider central AI/ML community of ML Researchers, ML Engineers, and ML Data Scientists, focusing on developing and operationalizing machine learning (ML) models as part of our machine learning initiatives, which includes identifying, scoping, implementing and analysing machine learning use cases for our games. You will play a key role in ensuring the best performance of our products with the goal of providing the best experience to our players. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR * Identifying potential business opportunities, translating business needs to technical requirements, scoping and building scalable machine learning models and solutions, * Designing scalable, efficient, quality data science tools to inform operations and measure performance. * Translating requirements from cross- disciplinary Game Teams into data and ML solutions. * Surfacing and communicating our results to both technical and non- technical colleagues by generating dashboards, reports and presentations. * Being the pro- active owner of the entire data chain for your project(s). DESIRED REQUIREMENTS * M.S. degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, in other quantitative fields, or other engineering/scientific areas with proven experience. * Proven experience as a Data Scientist. * General machine learning expertise, i.e. regression, classification, and clustering algorithms, time- series analysis, Bayesian methods, and survival analysis. * Prototype- to- production engineering skills in Python, including standard methodologies such as proper documentation, library packaging, versioning, testing and task scheduling. * Advanced SQL skills. * Professional habits around model validation, testing, and tracking. * Solid understanding of statistics, e.g. statistical power analysis, significance testing, t- tests, ANOVA. * Experience in distributed data processing and modelling (batch & streaming) * Experience building data pipelines and ML pipelines * Experience in using purpose- built MLOps tools such as Google's Vertex AI Platform * Designing good ways of communicating, visualising or reporting your results/analysis so they are clear and unambiguous. * Good collaborator management skills. * A passion for analytics and diving into as well as experiencing the products on which you work (video game enthusiasm with a solid understanding of the connection of gameplay to spending behaviour is a plus) BONUS SKILLS * Development in or exposure to environments/software products in Python and Java * Experience managing or mentoring other Data Scientists and ML Engineers in the team. * Experience in GCP data products (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub to name a few) AS A PERSON You love to work together with others. In our team we are constantly collaborating with people in other teams so your ability to serve others is key to success. If you are also passionate about learning new things and have a great sense of humour, you will fit in just fine! ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Data, Analytics & Strategy JOB DESCRIPTION: YOUR ROLE WITHIN OUR KINGDOM We are looking for extraordinarily skilled Interns from a variety of backgrounds and interests to join our Kingdom! We are looking for talented and creative Machine Learning and Data Science. Interns interested in pushing the boundaries of online games analytics to join our Kingdom! King has 300 million+ players across our network of games with a lot of data. When we talk about data, we’re talking about more than a billion gameplays and 10 billion events. Every day. You will be part of the community of 100+ data science & analytics experts at King, while working on a daily basis in smaller teams of 6- 8 people, including other data scientists & analytics, focused on particular games, our network or specific business areas. You will help us further understand, model, predict, segment and retain our players, and help take King’s data capabilities to the next level. You will be working closely with a group of experienced and talented Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists and Researchers, helping us to further understand, research, model, predict, implement and push the boundaries of our Machine Learning research and applications in our mobile games. You will also be part of the Machine Learning and Data Science community with over 200 data scientists and machine learning experts at King. We are looking for candidates who are interested in reading machine learning research methodologies and passionate in implementing them for helping us to build better gaming experience for our players. Machine Learning Engineer Interns will either be placed in our AI Centre of Excellence team or our Machine Learning Platform team: AI CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE * Focus on applying machine learning research methodologies. * Exposure to applied research areas such as recommender systems, cold start problems, uncertainty modeling, generative models, transfer learning, and supervised learning. * Involvement in implementing, evaluating, and iterating solutions for production use- cases. * Collaboration with ML engineers, Data Scientists, AI Researchers, and product teams to enhance automation components within the existing framework. ML PLATFORM * Dedicated to optimizing player experiences through continuous innovation. * Utilizes advanced ML technologies to create scalable solutions for personalized gaming experiences. * Offers hands- on experience with real- world ML applications, providing essential skills for a career in machine learning. SKILLS TO CREATE THRILLS You should be pursuing, or have recently completed, an undergraduate or master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Sciences or a relevant subject, and have taken courses in machine learning or Data Science You will ideally have an interest in games, and you should have the ability to work in a flexible and fluid environment, where the job will evolve over time. TASTY BONUS SKILLS: * Strong programming skills in python (experience with tensorflow or keras is a plus) * Excellent communication and organization skills, with the ability to present your analysis in a clear and unambiguous way * Knowledge/Experience in dealing with large datasets and statistical analysis * Creative problem- solving skills * The ability to work well, both autonomously, and as part of a larger team The skills listed above are intended to portray the range of roles we have available; you do not need to possess all of these skills to apply! We will look at your own individual skill set and determine which team you would be best suited to. The brilliant experience we give our players comes from the diversity and experience of our people. A great saga needs all sorts of heroes. That’s why we hire all sorts of talent. 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. WANT TO JOIN OUR KINGDOM? Apply now! Positions are available in Stockholm, applications need to be in English. Our internships will last for 6 MONTHS, beginning at the end of August 2024. Please note: our application deadline is 5TH APRIL 2024, however we recruit on an ongoing basis, so early application is advised to avoid disappointment. 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 ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Data, Analytics & Strategy JOB DESCRIPTION: Do you have a dynamic approach to solving problems and processing data at scale? Are you passionate about building machine learning (ML) tools for data scientists? Do you believe machine learning can have a material impact on how we do business and want to be a part of the journey to help teams, company wide, enhance our players’ experiences? Then you could be our new, shiny, Senior AI/ML Engineer! Candy Crush Saga is one of the world’s most popular mobile games. Millions of players around the globe match colourful candies in combinations of three or more to win points, defeat obstacles and progress through more than 15,000+ levels. In November 2022, Candy Crush Saga celebrated its 10- year anniversary. Candy Crush Saga is available to download for free from the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon App store, Windows App Store and Facebook. YOUR ROLE WITHIN OUR KINGDOM You will be part of our Candy Core Gameplay Team, which is a multi- functional team consisting of other Data Scientists, Product Managers, Game Designers and Developers. You will also be working closely together with our wider central AI/ML community of ML Researchers, ML Engineers, and ML Data Scientists, focusing on developing and operationalizing machine learning (ML) models as part of our machine learning initiatives, which includes identifying, scoping, implementing and analysing machine learning use cases for our games. You will play a key role in ensuring the best performance of our products with the goal of providing the best experience to our players. As a Senior AI/ML Engineer at King, you will be using the latest technologies to build ML products that democratise ML model training, tuning and deployment within our Candy Core Gameplay Team. With over 250+ million monthly active users and 50 billion events being uploaded daily, it’s key that you care about writing highly optimised code and care about quality. You’ll be working with both streaming as well as batch data in a highly challenging technical environment. You will work in collaboration with business collaborators, both within your team and supporting other teams, on bringing value from data. Together with your team members you will get to learn on the job every day. SKILLS TO CREATE THRILLS So what about you? You have hands- on experience in various ML projects working as an experienced AI/ML engineer. You are a strong advocate for standard methodologies in ML solutions and you have good intuition on what ML models might be most effective and efficient. You are technically very competent, meaning you will be responsible for helping to develop and evolve the solutions fitting the use cases. DESIRED REQUIREMENTS * M.S. degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Economics, in other quantitative fields or other engineering/scientific areas. * Experience working in applied AI/ML and Data Science projects * Good knowledge and proven experience with data science and machine learning concepts and algorithms * Experience in distributed data processing and modelling (batch & streaming) * Experience building data pipelines and ML pipelines * Experience in using purpose- built MLOps tools such as Google's Vertex AI Platform * Process and detail oriented driving toward visibility, accountability, and communication * Team- oriented, ability to build long- lasting and collaborative relationships effectively. You work selflessly and enthusiastically, serving as a positive catalyst for collaborative solutioning * You contribute to the expertise in every data and analytic conversation as well as you listen with openness to other’s expertise * A passion for analytics and diving into as well as experiencing the products on which you work (video game enthusiasm with a solid understanding of the connection of gameplay to spending behaviour is a plus) * Ability to adapt quickly, high tolerance for ambiguity, and ability to coordinate on a team TASTY BONUS SKILLS Have any sweet experience with one or some of the following areas? Then we sure like to hear about them! * Experience in GCP data products (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Pub/Sub to name a few) * Development in or exposure to environments/software products in Python and Java * Experience working with Tensorflow, Pytorch, Flink, Kafka, Spark or similar * Contributions to open source projects * We know that you are into games on some level (casual, console, board- games, Uno etc.) BUZZ: Data Modelling, Programmer, ML Engineer, Gaming, GCP, Platforms, AI, ML, TDD, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Research and development, Data Science ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Data, Analytics & Strategy JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR DATA ENGINEER (AI/ML) | CANDY CORE GAMEPLAY TEAM JOB DESCRIPTION King makes great games that offer fun, bite- size entertainment experiences for everyone to enjoy! We have a new opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Data Engineer (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) to work with the Candy Core Gameplay team participating in our Level Automation initiative. You will be part of a cross- functional team of engineers constantly optimising the whole lifecycle of the 15,000+ levels in the Candy Crush Saga (played by millions of people all over the world, for over a decade and with a $20Bn lifetime revenue). This includes all the stages from ideation, understanding our players, creation of levels (by Level Designers), releasing them, maintaining and tweaking them later. We are introducing AI- powered solutions in close collaboration with King’s AI/ML Centre of Excellence. You are eager to dig into technologies such as Python, BigQuery, Airflow, Kubernetes etc. We want a person that has knowledge in ML and knows the importance of data preparation and feature engineering for a ML project. You can generalise and see a common data solution from the incoming use- cases to ML Platform. You will be joining a team that will work with simplifying the process of extracting data from the common data warehouse into ML ready features that will be used for training and deploying ML models. We believe in: collaboration in a fun & friendly way, being fast & fluid over bureaucracy and staying humble, open and passionate. SKILLS TO CREATE THRILLS * Good understanding and hands- on experience with Python * Knowledge in how to write services and applications * SQL and query optimization skills and good understanding of data modelling techniques * Google Cloud Platform including BigQuery or experience with other cloud computing provider * Self- starter with a great drive and a curious and inquisitive mind- set * Willing to step outside your comfort zone to broaden your skills and learn new technologies * Highly collaborative work style and open to share your knowledge, receiving and giving feedback, performing code reviews and so on * You will need to be able to work independently on complex problems and be able to clearly communicate your ideas and solutions. BONUS POINTS * Experience with building ML pipelines * Experience with ML concepts such as feature engineering, normalisation, splits, etc * Experience working with ML Feature stores * Experience orchestrating data pipelines using Airflow * Experience working with solutions of major public cloud providers, preferably Google Cloud. * Knowledge with Google Dataproc, PySpark, Spark * Knowledge in Java * Containerizing workloads and running these on Kubernetes (GKE) * Managing infrastructure as code (Terraform) * Automating builds, tests and deployments (Google Cloud Build) * Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch or any other ML framework ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]
CRAFT: Technology & Development JOB DESCRIPTION: AI LABS AT KING’S AI CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Join AI Labs, a pioneering applied research team within King’s AI Center of Excellence, where innovation and collaboration intersect to solve complex modeling challenges and explore the forefront of machine learning technologies. At AI Labs, we support the business by unlocking opportunities to bring substantial value through state- of- the- art research. Our team focuses on automation at scale for game levels, optimizing player experiences, ensuring AI trustworthiness, and delving into new emerging technologies. Working alongside Research Engineers, ML Engineers, and Data Scientists, you'll contribute to both mid- term and long- term research projects and play a crucial role in developing ML models as part of King’s central machine learning initiatives. THE OPPORTUNITY: For this internship cycle, we are looking for motivated Research Engineer Interns (multiple positions available) who are passionate about the following research themes: * REPRESENTATION LEARNING FROM SEQUENTIAL DATA: Explore the complexities of sequential data to discover new insights and methods for learning representations. Familiarity with state- of- the- art approaches in self- supervised learning from vast unlabeled data corpora of various modalities, efficient training methods, modern Transformer- based architectures, as well as multi- task and multi- objective optimization paradigms will be helpful. * LEARNING ON GRAPHS: Explore innovative approaches to graph- based learning, enhancing our understanding and application of relationships and network information. We are seeking candidates who are knowledgeable in modern Graph Neural Networks architectures, and familiar with challenges of learning from massive graph- structured datasets, in particular spatial- temporal graphs. * GENERATIVE MODELS FOR CONTENT GENERATION: Investigate how deep generative models can be utilized to produce creative and varied content, challenging the limits of creativity and efficiency. This area focuses on incorporating aspects of gameplay, including players and level embeddings, to create unique gaming experiences. A background in generative models, multimodality, and zero- shot learning is beneficial. * REINFORCEMENT LEARNING FOR GAMEPLAY: Work with advanced Reinforcement Learning (RL) strategies to transform playtesting, enhancing player experiences with more engaging and dynamic interactions. Candidates with a strong foundation in RL and practical experience with the latest cutting- edge online and offline RL algorithms, especially those related to Decision Transformers, are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with embedding models will be considered an advantage. This is a fixed- term six- months long position that offers the chance to work on cutting- edge research in machine learning, contributing to projects that enhance game content and player experiences. You will gain hands- on experience in a fast- paced environment, developing solutions that have a real impact on our products and services. The role is based in our Stockholm office and is eligible for a hybrid work setup. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Collaborate with Research Engineers to contribute to research projects aligned with your area of interest. * Participate in the entire research lifecycle, from problem definition to exploring methodologies, to implementation and evaluation. * Assist ML Engineers and Data Scientists in developing, testing, and operationalizing machine learning models. * Document and present research findings and progress within the team and to relevant stakeholders. WHO YOU ARE: * Currently pursuing a MSc or a PhD degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field. Recent graduates with relevant backgrounds are welcome to apply. * Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning, data science, and algorithm development. * Excellent problem- solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. * Having a keen interest in AI research and its application in real- world scenarios, particularly in one or more of the internship themes. * Knowledge or previous experience in the topic and relevant methodologies covered in the theme is preferred. * Experienced with programming languages such as Python and proficiency in ML libraries and frameworks. * Holding a valid authorization to work in Sweden starting from August 2024 for 6 months. HOW TO APPLY: To apply for the Research Engineer Intern position at AI Labs within King’s AI Center of Excellence, please prepare a CV and cover letter detailing 1) your interest in the role, 2) your preferred research themes, and 3) relevant experience, including links to any projects or publications. PhD candidates are also required to provide contact information for their academic supervisor. Ensure all documents are submitted by the application deadline and good luck! ABOUT KING At King, we’re Making the World Playful. Heard of Candy Crush? We’re the creators behind it. With game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin, and offices in Dublin, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, and Malta, we have a 20- year history of delivering some of the world’s most iconic games in the mobile gaming industry and are on a mission to level- up the little moments for our more than 200 million active monthly users. But we aren’t just crushing it with candies, we’re also behind Farm Heroes, Bubble Witch, Pet Rescue and loads of other sweet games. As a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, King is part of Activision Blizzard, which was recently acquired by Microsoft. A GREAT SAGA NEEDS ALL SORTS OF HEROES King 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. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive Kingdom for our people, players, and community. 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. Discover King at careers.king.com [http://careers.king.com/]