Software Engineering Manager Jobs At Unity Technologies

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  • Manager, Software Engineering, XR Platform

    Unity Technologies 4.4company rating

    Software Engineering Manager Job At Unity Technologies

    The opportunity At Unity Technologies, we believe that the world is a better place with more creators. The Unity Engine is a premier platform for a variety of different interactive media experiences, ranging from console and phone games to cutting-edge AR/VR/XR interactive experiences. In the Unity Platform group, we make sure the Unity Engine and Editor are on every major platform where our users want to go and where real-time content is needed. To help achieve this mission we are looking for an experienced manager to lead the XR Core engineering team. The XR Core team delivers foundational support to use XR headset devices with the Unity Engine. This role is a combination of technical leadership and people management. The right person will attract, develop and retain high quality engineering talent. If you thrive on shaping software that is loved and used by millions, and leading the engineers who build and maintain it, then we've got a great job opportunity for you! What you'll be doing Own and drive the near-term execution and technical strategy for the team Collaborate internally with other core Unity engineering and graphics teams Communicate your team's vision and progress internally and externally Support the members of your engineering team as they advance in their career goals What we're looking for Experience managing a high-performance software engineering team Proven technical knowledge and experience working with AR/VR/XR platforms Expertise as a software engineer, and a working familiarity with C++ and C# Ability to assimilate and understand a large and complex software product You might also have Understanding of the OpenXR standard, or a track record of working with open standards Familiarity with real time 3D rendering techniques and graphics APIs including Vulkan A passion for the future of computer games or real-time 3D experiences in a variety of settings Expertise leading using Agile development methodologies Experience leading distributed teams Additional information Relocation support is not available for this position. Life at Unity Unity [NYSE: U] is the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects, automotive designers, infrastructure experts, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to spatial computing. As of the third quarter of 2024, more than 70% of the top 1,000 mobile games were made with Unity, and in 2024, Made with Unity applications had an average of 3.7 billion downloads per month. For more information, please visit Unity. Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity. Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review our Prospect Privacy Policy and Applicant Privacy Policy. Should you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us at *************. #SEN #LI-ŠP1
    $180k-238k yearly est. Easy Apply 20d ago
  • Manager, Software Engineering (Client)

    Glu Mobile Inc. 4.6company rating

    San Francisco, CA Jobs

    CrowdStar is a Glu Mobile studio that is now part of the Electronic Arts family, and we believe that there is a huge opportunity in interactive entertainment products for women, and our goal is to build products which engage, enrich and empower them. With our two top grossing titles, Covet Fashion and Design Home, CrowdStar has developed new ways for our players to enjoy fashion and interior design. Not only are we changing how women game, we're also changing how they discover and shop for everything from clothing to shoes, or furniture to home decor. As a team, we are passionate not only about creating fun and engaging games for women but enriching lives outside of the game. Role Overview: We are looking for a Manager, Software Engineering to manage a team of Unity Developers working on the hit mobile game - Design Home. You will guide and develop the careers of a group of engineers. You will work with Production, Product Management, Content and Art teams to help plan, architect, oversee, and implement exciting new features. You will drive and mentor the engineering team through feature design, implementation, and debugging processes to achieve robust code consistently. You will collaborate on and promote a thriving company culture that features happy hours, social events, and game jams/hack-a-thons. Requirements: * Meet with client engineers to provide 1:1 career support. * Work with your client engineering team to plan, architect, and help build large-scale game features. * Lead and coach the engineering team in maintaining a robust roadmap guided by accurate, reliable task estimates. Make quick, reasonable estimates for new feature work, and propose alternatives to save on implementation time. * Identify and improve the codebase through process. * Contribute to Build, Embody, and uphold good production processes and coding practices. * Mentor younger members of the team on architecture and good coding practices. Qualifications: * 8+ years of professional experience with 2+ years of recent Unity experience. * 1+ years of professional experience managing software engineers. * Demonstrated ability to identify and drive growth opportunities for subordinates. * Ability to architect elegant and efficient solutions to complex game features. * Proactively bring architecture and performance improvements to legacy code both personally and through process. * Can ship high quality, bug-free code under a deadline. * Great working knowledge of OOP, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures. Bonus points: * Knowledge of optimizing Unity for maximum performance. * Knowledge of Unity's UGui UI system. * Experience with full-stack development. * Experience with native platform development. * Experience with a scripting language like Python or NodeJS. * Experience working on large teams with well established processes.
    $183k-248k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Manager Software Engineering

    Glu Mobile Inc. 4.6company rating

    San Francisco, CA Jobs

    Manager, Software Engineering CrowdStar is now part of EA Mobile. We have formed a powerful growth engine to expand our current games and provide amazing new experiences across sports, lifestyle, mid-core, and casual for players everywhere. We believe that there is a huge opportunity in interactive entertainment to create games played by millions of users. Role Overview We are looking for an engineering manager reporting to the Senior Manager of Engineering. You will create one of the most creative games for our demographic. You will spend some time coding but will mostly review code of your team. Responsibilities: * Lead a team of C++ engineers * Gather requirements and oversee technical designs * Develop high-quality systems and features on our mobile games * Develop client/server communications * Improve code and maintain third-party system Requirements: * 5+ years experience building iOS/Android applications * C++ experience and interaction with server-side APIsCocos2d-x * Team is in San Francisco but experience managing offshore teams is a bonus. * BS Software Engineering or Computer Science, 5 years experience and two years managing a team At Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We know that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow them to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers. We put our people first. We provide comprehensive benefit packages with a focus on health and wellbeing to support your needs and help you balance your career and personal life. We provide access to a collaborative work environments, opportunities to connect and contribute through our Employee Resource Groups, and support for a balanced life with paid time off and maternity and paternity leave, plus free video games and so much more! Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
    $183k-248k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Manager, Software Engineering, XR Platform

    Unity Technologies 4.4company rating

    Software Engineering Manager Job At Unity Technologies

    **San Francisco, CA, USA** **Manager, Software Engineering, XR Platform** Department Engineering Requisition ID JOBREQ-2513888 **Role description** **The opportunity** At Unity Technologies, we believe that the world is a better place with more creators. The Unity Engine is a premier platform for a variety of different interactive media experiences, ranging from console and phone games to cutting-edge AR/VR/XR interactive experiences. In the Unity Platform group, we make sure the Unity Engine and Editor are on every major platform where our users want to go and where real-time content is needed. To help achieve this mission we are looking for an experienced manager to lead the XR Core engineering team. The XR Core team delivers foundational support to use XR headset devices with the Unity Engine. This role is a combination of technical leadership and people management. The right person will attract, develop and retain high quality engineering talent. If you thrive on shaping software that is loved and used by millions, and leading the engineers who build and maintain it, then we've got a great job opportunity for you! **What you'll be doing** + Own and drive the near-term execution and technical strategy for the team + Collaborate internally with other core Unity engineering and graphics teams + Communicate your team's vision and progress internally and externally + Support the members of your engineering team as they advance in their career goals **What we're looking for** + Experience managing a high-performance software engineering team + Proven technical knowledge and experience working with AR/VR/XR platforms + Expertise as a software engineer, and a working familiarity with C++ and C# + Ability to assimilate and understand a large and complex software product **You might also have** + Understanding of the OpenXR standard, or a track record of working with open standards + Familiarity with real time 3D rendering techniques and graphics APIs including Vulkan + A passion for the future of computer games or real-time 3D experiences in a variety of settings + Expertise leading using Agile development methodologies + Experience leading distributed teams **Additional information** + Relocation support is not available for this position. **Life at Unity** Unity [NYSE: U] is the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects, automotive designers, infrastructure experts, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to spatial computing. As of the third quarter of 2024, more than 70% of the top 1,000 mobile games were made with Unity, and in 2024, Made with Unity applications had an average of 3.7 billion downloads per month. For more information, please visit Unity (********************* . _Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form (***************************************************** H1eahQ622Gypo-rmi AB6LLTP1UsSWQNu7omxQ/viewform) to let us know._ _Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._ _This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English._ _Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Unity does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Unity will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Unity._ _Your privacy is important to us. Please take a moment to review our Prospect Privacy Policy (**************************************************************** and Applicant Privacy Policy (******************************************************************** . Should you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us at *************._ \#SEN #LI-ŠP1 _*Note: Certain locations require a good faith disclosure of the base pay for the role. The actual base pay for the successful candidate may differ based on location and level._ Gross pay salary $135,800-$203,600 USD
    $135.8k-203.6k yearly Easy Apply 20d ago
  • Principal Visual Development Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

    Blizzard Entertainment 4.6company rating

    Irvine, CA Jobs

    Team Name: Creative DevelopmentJob Title:Principal Visual Development Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics) Requisition ID:R024719Job Description: Blizzard is seeking a Principal Visual Development (Visdev) Artist to join its visual development team. The Principal Visdev Artist will play a crucial role in establishing the overall look of cinematic concepts for asset development, design, and illustration for an unannounced title, as well as other various projects as required. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements. This role is a 6-month temporary position. What You Bring to the Table Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Work with Supervisors, Art Directors, Cinematic Directors, and, as required, Game Team counterparts Interpret briefs/descriptions by concepting environments, props, and other various assets through traditional and 3D, and generative AI tools, as needed. Minimum Requirements Experience Minimum of 10+ years of extensive film/tv and/or industry experience Proven experience creating digital art in a professional environment Experience in graphic design, fine arts, and 2D/3D modeling Experience collaborating with producers and directors to create visuals that meet the specific requirements of the project Knowledge & Skills Strong foundational skills including anatomy, color theory, composition, etc. Familiar with the distinctive visual style of Blizzard's IPs Incorporate 3D problem-solving into your concept design process, including working with others' models to modify, render, and composite them to communicate the best solutions Create high-quality concept art for characters and environments, ranging from loose exploration sketches to fully rendered designs Strong understanding of figure sculpting and color blending Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Z Brush Able to understand and address requests for revisions; also, able to anticipate requests and work in a proactive manner under minimal supervision Key Attributes Exercise discernment in interactions with teammates and stakeholders and are trusted to represent the team with artistic and professional excellence Self-motivated, strong interpersonal skills, with a professional and collaborative attitude, working with a diverse range of personalities A passion for Blizzard games and a willingness to work with others to create outstanding art Extra Points 3D software experience, such as Blender, Maya, or 3D Studio Max Significant experience in the Visual Development processes for animation, VFX, or gaming Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush ™ and Bubble Witch ™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $116,800.00 - $216,000.00 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.
    $116.8k-216k yearly 12d ago
  • Senior Staff Software Engineer (Data) - Activision Blizzard Media

    Activision Blizzard Media 4.6company rating

    San Francisco, CA Jobs

    Job Title:Senior Staff Software Engineer (Data) - Activision Blizzard MediaRequisition ID:R023566Job Description: Senior Staff Software Engineer (Data) Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, eSports opportunities like the Call of Duty and Overwatch Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming such as World of Warcraft , Call of Duty , and StarCraft . The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. We are seeking a Senior Staff Data Engineer in our Ads Engineering team, crafting ground breaking mobile advertising technologies to build the next generation of our Ads Platform. Responsibilities Design and build Data Pipelines to collect, transform, store, analyze, explore and visualize. Craft and build cloud-based data lakes and data warehouses. Work with the product team to understand data sources, use cases and data models. Choose the right technology stack to align with those use cases with scalability. Collaborate with the other team members across different teams. Develop alert & monitoring systems and procedures for faster disaster recovery. Build and contribute to data products with focus on data Quality and data Governance. Leadership and Communication Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers in a collaborative environment. Excellent at articulating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. Experienced in driving technical strategy and making impactful decisions. Qualifications BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience. Strong experience in Software Development in Java or Python. Working experience in building data warehouses and data lakes. 8+ years of demonstrated ability working with relational databases such as MySQL, Postgres etc. 4+ years of experience in NoSQL databases like Bigtable, Cassandra, HBase etc. Expert level SQL skills and database performance concepts. Extensive experience in relational and dimensional data modeling. Experience with developing extract-transform-load (ETL). Understanding of distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark and Flink. Should be able to communicate and articulate their thought process optimally with team members. Preferred Qualifications Experience building data warehouse, data lake and data pipeline using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience with large scale distributed systems with large datasets. Experience in distributed computing framework - Hadoop, Spark, Flink or Storm. Experience with messaging systems like Kafka and RabbitMQ. Knowledge of advertising platforms. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $155,500.00 - $287,876.00 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.
    $155.5k-287.9k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Senior Staff Software Engineer (Data) - Activision Blizzard Media

    Activision Blizzard Media 4.6company rating

    San Francisco, CA Jobs

    Senior Staff Software Engineer (Data) Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, eSports opportunities like the Call of Duty and Overwatch Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming such as World of Warcraft , Call of Duty , and StarCraft . The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. We are seeking a Senior Staff Data Engineer in our Ads Engineering team, crafting ground breaking mobile advertising technologies to build the next generation of our Ads Platform. Responsibilities Design and build Data Pipelines to collect, transform, store, analyze, explore and visualize. Craft and build cloud-based data lakes and data warehouses. Work with the product team to understand data sources, use cases and data models. Choose the right technology stack to align with those use cases with scalability. Collaborate with the other team members across different teams. Develop alert & monitoring systems and procedures for faster disaster recovery. Build and contribute to data products with focus on data Quality and data Governance. Leadership and Communication Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers in a collaborative environment. Excellent at articulating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. Experienced in driving technical strategy and making impactful decisions. Qualifications BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience. Strong experience in Software Development in Java or Python. Working experience in building data warehouses and data lakes. 8+ years of demonstrated ability working with relational databases such as MySQL, Postgres etc. 4+ years of experience in NoSQL databases like Bigtable, Cassandra, HBase etc. Expert level SQL skills and database performance concepts. Extensive experience in relational and dimensional data modeling. Experience with developing extract-transform-load (ETL). Understanding of distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark and Flink. Should be able to communicate and articulate their thought process optimally with team members. Preferred Qualifications Experience building data warehouse, data lake and data pipeline using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience with large scale distributed systems with large datasets. Experience in distributed computing framework - Hadoop, Spark, Flink or Storm. Experience with messaging systems like Kafka and RabbitMQ. Knowledge of advertising platforms. About Activision Blizzard Media Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty and Overwatch Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft , Call of Duty , and StarCraft . The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. 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 needs to be in English. Discover King at careers.king.com Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $155,500.00 - $287,876.00 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.
    $155.5k-287.9k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Principal Software Engineer, Engine Systems - Unannounced Game | Albany, NY or Irvine, CA

    Blizzard Entertainment 4.6company rating

    Irvine, CA Jobs

    Team Name: Unannounced ProjectJob Title:Principal Software Engineer, Engine Systems - Unannounced Game | Albany, NY or Irvine, CARequisition ID:R024692Job Description: At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people. As a Principal Engine Systems Engineer, you will assist in ensuring our game runs efficiently on multiple platforms leveraging the Unreal Engine. You will collaborate with designers and gameplay engineers building foundational game engine technology and workflow improvements, and providing guidance to ensure the project ambitions are realized and executed in an optimal manner on the host hardware. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. Responsibilities: Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Design and implement new features within the Unreal Engine or evolve pre-existing engine features in collaboration with artists, designers, and engineers to meet project requirements. Optimize Unreal Engine performance and functionality across multiple hardware platforms. Act as a primary point-of-contact to the larger development team on all issues engine-related, providing guidance to designers, artists, and gameplay engineers on how to optimally leverage engine functionality to maximize engine performance and minimize application memory consumption Work with project leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement improvements for engine-based workflows. Requirements: Writing fluent C++ code with a sophisticated knowledge of both historical patterns and modern language features. Understanding of data structures and algorithms and their appropriate use cases. Experience with multithreading, performance analysis, and code optimization. Experience shipping games on multiple platforms. Experience as an engine programmer working with AAA third-party game engines Shipped at least one AAA game in a similar role. Extra Points: Previous experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers. Familiarity with C#. A degree in computer science or a related field. Strong documentation philosophies to capture and evangelize best practices. Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $146,000.00 - $270,004.00 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.
    $146k-270k yearly 12d ago
  • Staff Software Engineer - Activision Blizzard Media

    Activision Blizzard Media 4.6company rating

    San Francisco, CA Jobs

    Your role within the Kingdom Do you want to build amazing high scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation? If you answered yes, then our Sr Staff Backend Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you! We are an impactful team of problem solvers that are constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning from each other. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We are sociable and fun, and we like to hang out together. We are passionate, some might even say quirky, and while we love what we do, our lives are about more than work. We love games, and are obsessed with creating the best player experience! Your role within Activision Blizzard Media Design and develop highly scalable, available and reliable Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day Partner with architects, senior engineers and cross team members to build high volume backend systems Take complete ownership and manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertise Work with the product team to understand the business needs and translate them into development/design tasks Provide technical directions and mentorship to other engineers Be a role model in engineering best practices and design/coding standards for delivering high quality products Qualifications BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java 2+ years of experience in designing overall architecture and design for large scale distributed systems Experience with AdTech platforms preferred like Ads Monetization, Serving, Demand Side Platform, etc. Experience with NoSQL systems e.g., Bigtable, HBase Expert knowledge in Java, System Design and Performance Analysis Experience working with Multi-threading, Asynchronous, Streaming technologies About Activision Blizzard Media Activision Blizzard Media is the gateway for brands to the #1 cross-platform gaming company in the western world, with hundreds of millions of players across over 190 countries. Our legendary portfolio includes iconic mobile game franchises such as Candy Crush™, esports opportunities like the Call of Duty and Overwatch Leagues, and some of the top PC and console gaming franchises such as World of Warcraft , Call of Duty , and StarCraft . The idea is simple: great game experiences offer great marketing experiences. 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 needs to be in English. Discover King at careers.king.com Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 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.
    $111.8k-206.9k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Staff Software Engineer - Activision Blizzard Media

    Activision 4.6company rating

    San Francisco, CA Jobs

    Your role within the Kingdom Do you want to build amazing high scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation? If you answered yes, then our Sr Staff Backend Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you! We are an impactful team of problem solvers that are constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning from each other. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We are sociable and fun, and we like to hang out together. We are passionate, some might even say quirky, and while we love what we do, our lives are about more than work. We love games, and are obsessed with creating the best player experience! Your role within Activision Blizzard Media * Design and develop highly scalable, available and reliable Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day * Partner with architects, senior engineers and cross team members to build high volume backend systems * Take complete ownership and manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertise * Work with the product team to understand the business needs and translate them into development/design tasks * Provide technical directions and mentorship to other engineers * Be a role model in engineering best practices and design/coding standards for delivering high quality products Qualifications * BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience. * 5+ years of demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java * 2+ years of experience in designing overall architecture and design for large scale distributed systems * Experience with AdTech platforms preferred like Ads Monetization, Serving, Demand Side Platform, etc. * Experience with NoSQL systems e.g., Bigtable, HBase * Expert knowledge in Java, System Design and Performance Analysis * Experience working with Multi-threading, Asynchronous, Streaming technologies Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 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.
    $111.8k-206.9k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Staff Software Engineer - Activision Blizzard Media

    Activision Blizzard Media 4.6company rating

    San Francisco, CA Jobs

    Your role within the Kingdom Do you want to build amazing high scale backend systems for Advertising using the latest technologies? Are you an excellent communicator who enjoys working with people from several different business units? Can you translate business needs into technical requirements and implementation? If you answered yes, then our Sr Staff Backend Engineer role on our ads engineering team may be the right role for you! We are an impactful team of problem solvers that are constantly reviewing how and why we do things and learning from each other. We are experimental, trying out new tech and ideas and willing to do things differently to drive the entire industry forward. We are sociable and fun, and we like to hang out together. We are passionate, some might even say quirky, and while we love what we do, our lives are about more than work. We love games, and are obsessed with creating the best player experience! Your role within Activision Blizzard Media Design and develop highly scalable, available and reliable Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day Partner with architects, senior engineers and cross team members to build high volume backend systems Take complete ownership and manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertise Work with the product team to understand the business needs and translate them into development/design tasks Provide technical directions and mentorship to other engineers Be a role model in engineering best practices and design/coding standards for delivering high quality products Qualifications BA/BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of demonstrated ability leading the development of highly performing services in Java 2+ years of experience in designing overall architecture and design for large scale distributed systems Experience with AdTech platforms preferred like Ads Monetization, Serving, Demand Side Platform, etc. Experience with NoSQL systems e.g., Bigtable, HBase Expert knowledge in Java, System Design and Performance Analysis Experience working with Multi-threading, Asynchronous, Streaming technologies Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $111,780.00 - $206,882.00 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.
    $111.8k-206.9k yearly 60d+ ago
  • Lead Software Engineer, Gameplay- Unannounced game - Albany & Irvine

    Blizzard Entertainment 4.6company rating

    Irvine, CA Jobs

    Team Name: Unannounced ProjectJob Title:Lead Software Engineer, Gameplay- Unannounced game - Albany & IrvineRequisition ID:R024855Job Description: At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people. As a Lead Gameplay Engineer, you will manage and grow a team of gameplay engineers working on creating world systems, gameplay creation pipelines, and implementation. You will organize and support the development of code frameworks, functional components, workflows, and creation tools, as well as collaborate in driving improvements in the underlying engine technology. You will work collaboratively with other leads and directors to define and execute a technical vision that meets the project's needs. This role is anticipated to be a full-time, hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA or Albany, NY. Responsibilities Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Manage, mentor, and be a passionate advocate for a group of gameplay engineers. Define, communicate, and champion the technical vision for technology that facilitates the delivery of large volumes of AAA game elements such as missions, locations, and open-world systems. Use your experience to improve the efficiency and capability of our designer and engineer workflows that directly relate to player-facing gameplay and systems. Collaborate with designers and engineers on gameplay teams to learn and understand their needs, and offer technical solutions. Optimize team productivity by supporting creation pipelines, tool development, and workflow improvements. Requirements 7+ years of experience in gameplay engineering or a combination of applicable training and experience. Previous leadership experience including at least one shipped game title. Experience delivering AAA-quality features and experiences as part of a cross-functional team including designers, artists, animators, level designers, FX artists, etc. Experience working on real-time 3D games and their supporting editor and tool infrastructure. Knowledge & Skills The ability to understand and write production-grade C++ code. The capacity to make frequent, readable, well-tested code commits. The ability to communicate and articulate vision, ideas, and learnings from others, and to give meaningful feedback. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Experience analyzing game features and elements for performance, and optimizing a game to release quality. Experience working closely in multi-disciplinary teams with people of diverse mindsets. Mentorship mindset and excellent attitude toward helping others level up their knowledge. Extra Points Experience developing using the Unreal engine (both C++ and Blueprint). Experience creating technologies to enable large scale AAA game development productions to meet performance, scope, and timeline requirements. Computer science, mathematics, physics, or related degree. Experience developing and shipping AAA game titles for PC, Xbox, and/or PlayStation consoles. Knowledge & Skills Experience with large codebase. Experience working on online multiplayer games. Key Attributes Passion for gameplay development, especially for the quality of the moment-to-moment experience. Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The video game 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 the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 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.
    $121.5k-224.9k yearly 12d ago
  • Lead Software Engineer, Server Infrastructure - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

    Blizzard Entertainment 4.6company rating

    Irvine, CA Jobs

    Team Name: OverwatchJob Title:Lead Software Engineer, Server Infrastructure - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CARequisition ID:R024811Job Description: Your Mission Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! As a server lead on the Overwatch team, you will be part of a hardworking and passionate team developing world class server technology, unlocking the potential of our engineers, designers and artists to create compelling and exciting features and keep players engaged for years to come. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the challenges involved with authoring game server infrastructure, features and systems, comfortable leading a team of engineers and collaborate closely with other internal teams. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: RESPONSIBILITIES As a Lead Software Engineer on the Overwatch team, you will: Provide Technical Direction: Guide the server infrastructure team in developing innovative solutions, setting technical standards, and ensuring the high quality of server technology. Personnel Management: Oversee the server engineering team, including task assignment, performance evaluation, and career development of team members. Engineering Leadership: Take an active role in the team's leadership, representing the server engineers in interdisciplinary discussions and decisions. Continuous Improvement: Own and drive the process of continuous enhancement for the server engineering team, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices. Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, producers, designers, and other internal partners to implement features and enhance the Overwatch platform, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. Task and Schedule Management: Collaborate with other leads and producers to establish tasks, schedules, and priorities, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards. Relationship Management: Maintain effective and productive relationships with key internal partners, facilitating clear communication and collaboration across departments. Minimum Requirements Experience 5+ years' experience in AAA game development Experience creating and extending reusable server technology Experience working on a networked multiplayer game Experience working on and maintaining a live game Previous leadership experience Knowledge & Skills Strong C++ programming skills Passion for server and/or networking technology Experience integrating a game with various 1st and 3rd party platforms Experience working on first-person or other action-oriented games Experience working with large scale distributed systems Excellent verbal and written communications skills Key Attributes Passion for playing and making video games Passion for continuing education and improvement Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. Please note: If you feel you don't meet all requirements but are equipped with most, we still encourage you to apply. We welcome the opportunity to open a dialog to be considered. 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. Accommodation Request: 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. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 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.
    $121.5k-224.9k yearly 12d ago
  • Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay Systems - Unannounced Game

    Blizzard Entertainment 4.6company rating

    Irvine, CA Jobs

    Team Name: Unannounced ProjectJob Title:Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay Systems - Unannounced GameRequisition ID:R024831Job Description: We Want You At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people. As a Senior Gameplay Systems Engineer, you will collaborate with designers and other engineers to create the systems fundamental to the simulation and presentation of our game world and its inhabitants leveraging the Unreal Engine. You will support the development of code frameworks, functional components, and open-world workflows and tools, as well as improving the underlying engine technology and infrastructure. You will work collaboratively with the team to define and execute a technical vision that meets the project's needs. This role is anticipated to be a full-time, hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. Responsibilities Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Develop technical solutions to deliver best-in-class player experiences, with a particular focus on foundational systems upon which our development team builds our world. Empower designers, artists, and other engineers to deliver the vision of the game and ensure we delight and entertain our players. Collaborate with designers and engineers on gameplay teams to learn and understand their needs and offer technical solutions. Optimize team productivity by supporting asset creation pipelines, tool development, and workflow improvements. Requirements Experience 5+ years of experience in gameplay engineering or a combination of applicable training and experience. Experience delivering AAA-quality features and experiences as part of a cross-functional team including designers, artists, animators, level designers, FX artists, etc. Experience working on real-time 3D games. Knowledge & Skills The ability to understand and write production-grade C++ code. The capacity to make frequent, readable, well-tested code commits. The ability to communicate and articulate vision, ideas, learnings from others, and to give meaningful feedback. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Experience designing and building new gameplay systems to meet the dynamic needs of game designers and world builders. Experience analyzing game features and content for performance and optimizing a game to release quality. Experience working closely in multi-disciplinary teams with people of diverse mindsets. Mentorship mindset and excellent attitude to helping others level up their knowledge. Extra Points Experience Computer science, mathematics, physics, or related degree. Experience developing using the Unreal engine (both C++ and Blueprint). Experience developing and shipping AAA game titles for PC, Xbox, and/or PlayStation consoles. Experience developing large, open-world games. Knowledge & Skills Experience with large codebase. Experience working on online multiplayer games. Key Attributes Passion for gameplay development, especially for the quality of the moment-to-moment experience. Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
    $101k-186.8k yearly 12d ago
  • Senior Software Engineer | Data Platform

    Blizzard Entertainment 4.6company rating

    Irvine, CA Jobs

    Team Name: Battle.net & Online ProductsJob Title:Senior Software Engineer | Data PlatformRequisition ID:R024577Job Description: The Battle.net Data Team builds and maintains an extensive Big Data Platform for all of Blizzard Entertainment's games, tools, and operations. As a member of this welcoming and encouraging Data Team, you'll chip into one of the world's largest and most robust data pipelines to collect global information that powers analytics, operations, discovery, and machine learning throughout Blizzard's products and services. From real-time operational awareness to machine learning systems for epic gameplay experiences- Blizzard is striving to be a world leader in Big Data. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will help research, implement, and maintain components that glue the data pipeline together and integrate with 3rd party and open-source systems such as Kafka and Elasticsearch as well as Cloud technologies such as Pub/Sub and Dataflow. From building micro-services that support the platform's use cases to crafting highly scalable data pipelines to accomplish streaming/batch workloads - you'll work with a team of engineers to develop and maintain massively scaled systems that handle billions of messages every single day. This role is anticipated to be either an on-site or hybrid position. The work location for this role is Irvine, CA. Responsibilities: Develop and integrate components of the Data Platform. Research, implement, and maintain data pipeline components. Integrate with third-party and open-source systems such as Kafka and Elasticsearch. Utilize Cloud technologies like Pub/Sub and Dataflow. Build micro-services to support platform use cases. Develop and maintain highly scalable data pipelines for streaming/batch workloads. Collaborate with a team of engineers to handle billions of messages daily. Maintain Observability tooling used to operate our games. Contribute to the migration to Azure for cost efficiency and improved security. Minimum Requirements: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. Skilled in Java, Scala, or C#. Experience leading or designing major features. Proven debugging skills across the stack in production. Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork abilities. Bonus: Experience building highly scalable distributed software/services in the cloud. Experience with Elasticsearch. Experience with stream processing frameworks (Flink, Spark, or Apache Beam). Experience working with SRE/DevOps teams to achieve operational excellence. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Cloud Build). Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
    $101k-186.8k yearly 59d ago
  • Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

    Blizzard Entertainment 4.6company rating

    Irvine, CA Jobs

    Team Name: Battle.net & Online ProductsJob Title:Senior Software Engineer, Data PlatformRequisition ID:R024602Job Description: The Battle.net Data Team builds and maintains an extensive Big Data Platform for all of Blizzard Entertainment's games, tools, and operations. As a member of this welcoming and encouraging Data Team, you'll chip into one of the world's largest and most robust data pipelines to collect global information that powers analytics, operations, discovery, and machine learning throughout Blizzard's products and services. From real-time operational awareness to machine learning systems for epic gameplay experiences- Blizzard is striving to be a world leader in Big Data. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will help drive one of the world's most advanced and large-scale data pipelines, gathering global insights that fuel analytics, operations, discovery, and machine learning across Blizzard's products and services. From real-time operational insights to cutting-edge machine learning systems that enhance epic gameplay experiences, Blizzard is committed to leading the way in Big Data innovation within the gaming industry. This role is anticipated to be either an on-site or hybrid position. The work location for this role is Irvine, CA. Responsibilities Contribute to the development and maintenance of one of the world's largest and most robust data pipelines, collecting global information to power analytics, operations, discovery, and machine learning across Blizzard's products and services. Architect, develop, and integrate components of the Data Platform, ensuring seamless integration with third-party and open-source systems such as Kafka, Elasticsearch, and Apache Beam, as well as Cloud technologies like Pub/Sub, Dataflow, and BigQuery. Design, implement, and maintain microservices that support the platform's use cases, creating data pipelines for both streaming and batch workloads. Collaborate with a team of engineers to plan, develop, and maintain massively scaled systems capable of handling billions of messages each day. Ensure real-time operational awareness and support machine learning systems to enhance gameplay experiences. Work closely with various departments to ensure the successful implementation and integration of the Data Platform. Stay at the forefront of the data revolution, contributing to Blizzard's goal of becoming a world leader in Big Data. Minimum Requirements: At least 5 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining large-scale, distributed software systems, including a minimum of 3 years focused on development and support of distributed applications. Proficiency in Java, Scala, or other JVM-based programming languages. Hands-on experience with private or public cloud platforms such as OpenStack, AWS, GCP, or Azure. Deep understanding of working with large-scale data and addressing associated challenges. Proven ability to quickly learn and master complex systems and their codebases. Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams. Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their technical and career growth. Extra Points: Experience with Elasticsearch Operational experience with Kafka, Pub/Sub, or other message queues Experience with Go/NodeJS Knowledge of distributed NoSQL stores (HBase, Cassandra) Experience with stream processing frameworks (Flink, Apache Beam) CI/CD (Jenkins, Cloud Build) Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
    $101k-186.8k yearly 58d ago
  • Senior Software Engineer, Cinematic Gameplay - Unannounced Game - Albany & Irvine

    Blizzard Entertainment 4.6company rating

    Irvine, CA Jobs

    Team Name: Unannounced ProjectJob Title:Senior Software Engineer, Cinematic Gameplay - Unannounced Game - Albany & IrvineRequisition ID:R024854Job Description: At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people. As a Senior Gameplay Engineer, you will support the team in delivering compelling interactive in-game cinematic experience developing game systems that bring game mechanics, camera behaviors, animation, lighting, audio, and player controls together. You will work within game code, Unreal Engine, and Unreal Editor to deliver design-driven features, improve our workflows, and develop data-driven systems and pipelines. You will support the development of code frameworks, functional components, editor tools, as well as collaborate in driving improvements in the underlying engine technology. You will collaborate with the cross-disciplinary team to define and execute a technical vision that meets the project's needs. This role is anticipated to be a full-time, hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA or Albany, NY. Responsibilities Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Develop technical solutions that enable a multidisciplinary team of artists, designers, and animators to deliver high-production-value cinematic mission experiences. Use your experience to improve the efficiency and capability of our designer and engineer workflows that directly relate to player-facing content and systems. Collaborate with designers and engineers on gameplay teams to learn and understand their needs and offer technical solutions. Optimize team productivity by supporting gameplay creation pipelines, tool development, and workflow improvements. Requirements 5+ years of experience in gameplay engineering or a combination of applicable training and experience. Experience delivering AAA-quality features and experiences as part of a cross-functional team including designers, artists, animators, level designers, FX artists, etc. Experience developing new or modifying existing tools, workflows, and pipelines used for asset and world-content creation. Experience working on real-time 3D games and their supporting editor and tool infrastructure. Knowledge & Skills The ability to understand and write production-grade C++ code. The capacity to make frequent, readable, well-tested code commits. The ability to communicate and articulate vision, ideas, learnings from others, and to give meaningful feedback. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. Experience analyzing game features and content for performance and optimizing a game to release quality. Experience working closely in multi-disciplinary teams with people of diverse mindsets. Mentorship mindset and excellent attitude toward helping others level up their knowledge. Extra Points Experience developing using the Unreal engine (both C++ and Blueprint). Experience creating custom tools and extending existing tools (e.g. Unreal Editor) UX to fit game production needs. Experience developing technology for animation, pre-rendered and real-time cutscenes, and performance-capture pipelines. Computer science, mathematics, physics, or related degree. Experience developing and shipping AAA game titles for PC, Xbox, and/or PlayStation consoles. Knowledge & Skills Experience with large codebase. Experience working on online multiplayer games. Familiarity with im Gui or similar editor-interface SDKs. Key Attributes Passion for gameplay development, especially for the quality of the moment-to-moment experience. Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The video game 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 the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
    $101k-186.8k yearly 12d ago
  • Senior Software Engineer

    Glu Mobile Inc. 4.6company rating

    Foster City, CA Jobs

    Senior Software EA Sports is part of EA Mobile. We are forming a powerful growth engine to expand our current games and provide more amazing new experiences across sports, lifestyle, mid-core, and casual for players everywhere. Out studio looks for passionate people who love making mobile games . You will report to the Team Lead. Responsibilities: * Translate design requirements into client game flows and features using C# and Unity * Oversee important features of the game; gameplay, 3D spaces and physics, unity animation systems, or shaders * Reproduce issues and create test cases for QA to improve the quality o our game * Estimate task efforts and plan appropriate sprint workloads * Provide engineering support for game live operations Requirements: * BS Computer Science or equivalent experience with 5+ years software development * Excellent working knowledge of OOP, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures * Expertise with mobile game development or other vertical using C# and Unity on iOS and Android * Understanding of server feature design and implementation * Experience debugging, maintaining, and improving existing codebase Nice-to-haves: * Experience with SDK / third party library integration in sports games or mobile. At Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We know that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow them to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers. We put our people first. We provide comprehensive benefit packages with a focus on health and wellbeing to support your needs and help you balance your career and personal life. We provide access to and collaborative work environments, opportunities to connect and contribute through our Employee Resource Groups, and support for a balanced life with paid time off and maternity and paternity leave, plus free video games and so much more! Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
    $146k-187k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Senior Backend Software Engineer

    Glu Mobile Inc. 4.6company rating

    Foster City, CA Jobs

    EA Sports is part of EA Sports Mobile. We look to provide more amazing new experiences across sports, lifestyle, mid-core, and casual for players everywhere. We have had amazing success with MLB Tap Sports Baseball and we're working on our newest title! You will report to the Technical Director Responsibilities: * Architect systems and solutions that will service millions of users of EA Sports games * Design server- flows and game features and create backend unit and integration tests, * Help write test cases for QA and identify codebase improvements * Ensure security, performance and scalability of services * Estimate task efforts and plan appropriate sprint workloads Requirements: * BS Computer Science degree or equivalent with five plus years software development experience * Experience building backend services for mobile apps * Knowledge of OOP, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures * Expertise in Java Development including the Spring Framework, REST Services, and multithreaded environments * Expertise with relational databases MySQL, NoSQL databases and caching technologies * Expertise with AWS or other cloud architecture * Experience with web development frameworks preferably Ruby on Rails * Proficient in Git and git-related work flows At Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play. We create extraordinary new game experiences for our millions of players everywhere by bringing together people that combine creativity, innovation, and passion. We know that our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We immerse our employees into an inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for learning and leading that allow them to do the most impactful and rewarding work of their careers. We put our people first. We provide comprehensive benefit packages with a focus on health and wellbeing to support your needs and help you balance your career and personal life. We provide access to and collaborative work environments, opportunities to connect and contribute through our Employee Resource Groups, and support for a balanced life with paid time off and maternity and paternity leave, plus free video games and so much more! Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. APPLY FOR THIS JOB
    $146k-187k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Senior Software Engineer

    Activision Blizzard 4.6company rating

    California Jobs

    Team Name: IT - Infrastructure EngineeringJob Title:Senior Software EngineerRequisition ID:R024862Job Description: The Cloud Software team is dedicated to crafting and supporting products for the governance and enrichment of Blizzard's cloud-based computing infrastructure. Today we own several well-established systems, but we have also been developing new ones. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will help design, implement, and maintain solutions that glue different infrastructure providers to manage Blizzard's and its partners' games and services. You will partner with various teams across the company to gather feedback, help resolve operational issues, and implement enhancements to improve our system's capabilities and the overall user experience. The work location is flexible, but we prefer it to be executed during Pacific time business hours. Responsibilities: · Design and develop software applications using GO, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. · Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and implement best practices for software development to ensure code quality and maintainability. · Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the software components and systems developed · Be on the lookout for operational issues related to our products and support end users. · Proactively analyze and resolve complex technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to the development process. · Mentor less experienced developers, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment. · Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, continuously improving the development processes and tools used. Minimum Requirements: · 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. · Proficiency in GO programming, with a deep understanding of its paradigms, constructs, and best practices. · Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. · Expertise in version control systems, particularly Git. · Experience building highly scalable distributed software/services in the cloud. · Experience leading or designing major features. · Proven debugging skills across the stack in production. · Effective communication, analytical, and teamwork abilities. Bonus: · Experience with HashiCorp tools: Vault, Nomad, Consul · Experience with frontend development frameworks and tools: Vue.js, Nuxt, Figma · Experience working with SRE/DevOps teams to achieve operational excellence. · Familiarity with CI/CD tools: GitHub Actions, Jenkins. Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , and StarCraft , Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net , Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty , World of Warcraft , Overwatch , Diablo , Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
    $101k-186.8k yearly 13d ago

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