Santa Monica, California, United States · Hybrid
$114k–$211k/yr
Job Title:Product Manager, Emerging Franchises Requisition ID:R027741 Job Description: Job Title: Product Manager, Emerging Franchises Reporting To: Director, Emerging Franchises Department: Activision Publishing – Emerg…
Skills: Product Management, Go-To-Market Planning, Publishing Strategy, Market Analysis, Analytical Rigor
Quebec, Quebec, Canada · On-site
Titre du poste:Chef sénior, Programmation Gameplay // Senior Lead Gameplay Programmer Identifiant de demande de poste:R027766 Description du poste: (English version will follow) Fondé à Québec et poursuivant sa croissanc…
Skills: C++, Scripting Languages, Linear Algebra, Vector Algebra, Gameplay Programming
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$101k–$187k/yr
Job Title:Senior Java Engineer Requisition ID:R027697 Job Description: Job Title: Senior Java Engineer Reporting To: Manager, Engineering Department: Marketing Technology Location: Santa Monica, Ca Overview The Senior Ja…
Skills: Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices
Irvine, California, United States · Remote OK
$124k–$229k/yr
Job Title:Expert Detection and Response Engineer (Remote) Requisition ID:R027801 Job Description:Role Overview Activision is seeking an Expert Detection and Response Engineer to help protect our players, studios, platfor…
Skills: Incident Response, Threat Detection, SIEM, EDR, Forensic Analysis
Jing'an District, Shanghai, China · On-site
Job Title:(Sr.) Game Designer Requisition ID:R027759 Job Description: Objectives & Responsibilities: • Analyze competing domestic and international games. Understand gaming industry trends and set the product direction a…
Skills: Game Design, Gameplay Design, System Design, Level Design, Numerical Design
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$115k–$227k/yr
Job Title:Expert Engine Engineer - Treyarch - Vancouver, BC Requisition ID:R027835 Job Description: Treyarch, the studio behind the best-selling Call of Duty: Black Ops franchise, is seeking an Expert Engine Engineer to …
Skills: C++, Game Engine Development, Runtime Optimization, Multithreading, Memory Management
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland · On-site
Job Title:Senior Tools Engineer Requisition ID:R026631 Job Description: Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a talented Senior Tools Engineer to join our team and help shape the storytelling systems that will define ou…
Skills: C++, Game Tooling, UI Frameworks, Narrative Systems, Cinematic Pipelines
Santa Monica, California, United States · On-site
$168k–$311k/yr
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 …
Skills: Global compensation strategy, Executive compensation, Organizational design, Job architecture, Workday
Santa Monica, California, United States · Hybrid
$30/hr–$56/hr
Job Title:Artist, Game Capture, Marketing Creative - Activision Requisition ID:R027885 Job Description:YOUR MISSION As an Artist, Game Capture, you will create high-quality gameplay capture and visual assets that support…
Skills: Game capture, Cinematography, Visual storytelling, Unreal Sequencer, Unity Cinemachine
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
$104k–$137k/yr
Job Title:Dialogue Designer Requisition ID:R027887 Job Opening Type: New Position / Headcount Job Description: Your Platform Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work o…
Skills: Dialogue editing, Dialogue processing, Game audio development, Wwise, Fmod
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland · Hybrid
Job Title:Lead - Quest Designer Requisition ID:R026825 Job Description: Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Lead Quest Designer to join the development of a new IP. Feed your creativity while collaborating with our …
Skills: Quest Design, Team Management, Technical Game Design, Visual Scripting, Game Logic
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$124k–$229k/yr
Job Title:Expert Engine Engineer - Treyarch - Los Angeles, CA Requisition ID:R027833 Job Description: Treyarch, the studio behind the best-selling Call of Duty: Black Ops franchise, is seeking an Expert Engine Engineer t…
Skills: C++, Game Engine Development, Runtime Optimization, Multithreading, Memory Management
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$99k–$184k/yr
Job Title:Expert Threat Intelligence Analyst - Central Technology Requisition ID:R027330 Job Description: Call of Duty is one of the most iconic and successful video game franchises in the world, delivering unforgettable…
Skills: Threat Intelligence, Anti-Cheat Systems, Adversarial Behavior Analysis, Telemetry Analysis, Behavioral Data Analysis
Irvine, California, United States · Remote OK
$137k–$254k/yr
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 …
Skills: Labor law, Collective bargaining, Labor relations, Employee engagement, Legal counsel
Irvine, California, United States · Remote OK
$137k–$254k/yr
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 …
Skills: Labor law, Collective bargaining, Labor relations, Employee engagement, Legal counsel
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$115k–$227k/yr
Job Title:Expert Engine Engineer - Treyarch - Vancouver, BC Requisition ID:R027835 Job Description: Treyarch, the studio behind the best-selling Call of Duty: Black Ops franchise, is seeking an Expert Engine Engineer to …
Skills: C++, Game Engine Development, Runtime Optimization, Multithreading, Memory Management
Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote OK
$57k–$105k/yr
Job Title:Auditor, Controls & Compliance Requisition ID:R027769 Job Description: Your Mission Activision Blizzard King ("ABK") is one of the world's leading interactive entertainment companies, home to iconic franchises …
Skills: SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Assessment, IT General Controls, Data Analytics
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
$124k–$229k/yr
Job Title:Expert Engine Engineer - Treyarch - Los Angeles, CA Requisition ID:R027833 Job Description: Treyarch, the studio behind the best-selling Call of Duty: Black Ops franchise, is seeking an Expert Engine Engineer t…
Skills: C++, Game Engine Development, Runtime Optimization, Multithreading, Memory Management
Santa Monica, California, United States · Remote Solely
$103k–$190k/yr
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 Enginee…
Skills: Azure Cloud Infrastructure, Linux, Bash scripting, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code
Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote OK
$103k–$190k/yr
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 Enginee…
Skills: Azure Cloud Infrastructure, Linux, Bash scripting, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code
Santa Monica, California, United States • Hybrid
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Lead the publishing product strategy and go-to-market planning for a premium console and PC video game. Coordinate cross-functional execution across studio, marketing, and finance teams to drive business performance from announcement to launch.
Requires 5+ years of experience in product management, publishing, or strategy, preferably within the gaming or entertainment industry. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Job Title: Product Manager, Emerging Franchises
Reporting To: Director, Emerging Franchises
Department: Activision Publishing – Emerging Franchises
Location: Santa Monica, CA
As Product Manager, Emerging Franchises, you will serve as the lead publishing-side product manager for an upcoming premium console and PC video game within Activision’s Emerging Franchises portfolio. You will own the publishing product strategy, drive go-to-market planning, and lead cross-functional execution required to help bring the game to players around the world.
This role is for a high-agency operator who combines player-first thinking, market insight, analytical rigor, and commercial judgment. You will work closely with studio, production, marketing, communications, commercial, finance, and international teams to shape the plan and drive execution from strategy through launch.
If you are energized by ambiguity, motivated by ownership, and passionate about bringing great games to market, this is the role for you.
This role is anticipated to be assigned as a hybrid work model position, with some work on-site at an Activision Blizzard office and some work remote. Required days in office are Monday – Thursday.
Define and drive the publishing product strategy for a premium console / PC title within Activision’s Emerging Franchises portfolio
Translate player insights, market signals, competitive research, and business goals into clear product recommendations and go-to-market decisions
Serve as a strategic thought partner to production and studio development teams to inform what features and content go into a title
Build and drive the global go-to-market plan in partnership with cross-functional publishing teams
Translate commercial goals, audience priorities, and brand positioning into clear go-to-market inputs, campaign strategy, marketing beats, and success metrics
Oversee the marketing budget, KPI tracking, and business reporting
Lead day-to-day publishing execution across internal teams, ensuring workstreams are aligned, prioritized, and delivered on schedule
Drive clarity around goals, owners, timelines, risks, tradeoffs, and decisions
Champion all planning milestones and decision-making forums from announcement through launch
Conduct analyses and build business cases to shape product, marketing, and commercial decisions
Define goals and track results including but not limited to marketing funnel metrics, sales performance, monetization, engagement, and retention
Bring urgency, accountability, and strong judgment to ambiguous, fast-moving business challenges
5+ years of experience in product management, product marketing, go-to-market, publishing, or strategy roles, ideally within the video game or entertainment industries. Candidates with advanced degrees or other differentiated experience demonstrating exceptional impact and leadership may be considered outside of this range.
High agency, strong attention to detail, and the confidence to lead creative, technical, commercial, and operational teams through influence, across various levels of seniority
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that incorporate both quantitative and qualitative rigor, coupled with advanced PowerPoint and Excel proficiency
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver compelling presentations for a wide range of audiences
Adept at structuring ambiguous problems to drive to actionable solutions
Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Creative, out-of-the-box, thinking that challenges the video game publishing status quo
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Our World
At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.
We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.
We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future?
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 [email protected]. 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.
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:
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 $114,080.00 - $211,048.00 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.Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world’s largest interactive entertainment companies, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, 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! We’re proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE’s "100 Best Companies To Work For®” for four consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies,” and “Future 50” lists. Our 10,000+ global employees are some of the best and brightest talents across entertainment, media, and technology.
Offices: 3100 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90405, US
Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world’s largest interactive entertainment companies, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, 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! We’re proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE’s "100 Best Companies To Work For®” for four consecutive years and have earned a spot on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies,” and “Future 50” lists. Our 10,000+ global employees are some of the best and brightest talents across entertainment, media, and technology.
Offices: 3100 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90405, US
