Expert Online Engineer - Infinity Ward

Infinity Ward is seeking an Expert Online Engineer to work on multiplayer online games for the Call of Duty franchise. This role involves architecting new networking systems, developing and maintaining online features, ensuring security, and managing infrastructure. The engineer will collaborate with designers and QA, integrate first-party online services, expand cross-title service infrastructure, and optimize network performance. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of online gaming within a multi-million-unit selling franchise.

Must Have

• Architect new networking systems for game client, server, and backend.
• Develop, design, and maintain existing online features.
• Work with Multiplayer Designers to fully realize their visions.
• Work with QA to maintain bug-free code and eliminate network load issues.
• Maintain and implement integration of first-party online services.
• Build and expand Activision cross-title service infrastructure.
• Optimize and debug game network traffic and improve network architecture.
• Proficiency in C and C++.
• Strong background and knowledge in client-server architecture.
• Knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP and UDP.
• Understanding of client-server and peer-to-peer networking models.
• B.S. in Computer Science and/or Mathematics or equivalent work experience.
• Familiarity with using and building backend APIs, including REST and databases.

Good to Have

• Current generation console programming experience with a reputation for creating clean, efficient, and well-tested code.

Perks & Benefits

• 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.
• Relocation assistance (if required to move geographic locations for the job).

Your Platform

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare. Infinity Ward employs more than 250 people in Woodland Hills, Calif., just outside of Los Angeles.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and talented development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/, and @InfinityWard on Twitter.

Your Mission

Infinity Ward is looking for an Expert Online Engineer. The work will encompass all elements of multiplayer online games, including new and unique online features, security, infrastructure design, operations management and defining future technologies. This position is a rare opportunity to join a growing team, shape the next generation of online gaming, and have a hand in a multi-million-unit selling franchise.

This role is for experienced programmers that have a passion for games and experience with online infrastructure design and development.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Architect new networking systems for the game client, game server, and backend.
• Bring new ideas and fresh techniques to the table.
• Develop, design and maintain existing online features.
• Work with Multiplayer Designers to fully realize their visions.
• Work with QA to maintain bug free code and detect and eliminate network load issues.
• Maintain and implement integration of first party online services
• Build and expand Activision cross-title service infrastructure
• Optimize and debug game network traffic and improve on existing network architecture

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in C and C++
• Strong background and knowledge in client-server architecture
• Knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP and UDP and their applications in game systems design
• Understanding of the implementation requirements of client-server and peer-to-peer networking models
• B.S. in Computer Science and/or Mathematics or equivalent work experience
• Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills
• Good oral and written skills
• Interest in games, preferably first-person shooters
• Familiarity with using and building backend APIs – including REST and interfacing with databases

Bonus Points:

• Current generation console programming experience with a reputation for creating clean, efficient, and well tested code

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.

Infinity Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $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.