Expert Systems Engineer - Infinity Ward

undefined ago • 12 Years + • System Design • $121,500 PA - $224,880 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Infinity Ward is seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to oversee game systems development. The ideal candidate is a generalist with industry experience in core engine architecture. The role focuses on systems and engine level work, collaborating with designers, animators, artists, and other engineers to achieve phenomenal results. Responsibilities include designing and implementing cutting-edge core systems, researching improvements, and supporting performance optimization.
Must have:
  • Design and implement cutting edge core systems.
  • Research areas of improvement to push Call of Duty limits.
  • Collaborate with engineers and content creators on technical design.
  • Support memory budgeting, performance analysis, and optimization.
  • Review other engineers' work and provide mentorship.
Good to have:
  • Strong 3D math and algebra skills.
  • Experience contributing code toward a bespoke internal game engine.
  • Experience with asset pipeline, and associated runtime memory and streaming technology.
  • Experience with game networking techniques.
  • Experience with multi-platform development, including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
  • Working in and extending an established code base.
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, 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, supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance.
  • Relocation assistance (if required to move).

Job Details

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 hardworking and versatile 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.

Your Mission

Infinity Ward is seeking a talented and passionate Expert Systems Engineer to oversee game systems development. The ideal candidate will have functioned as a generalist with industry experience in core engine architecture. The primary focus is at the systems and engine level, working with other members of the team (including Designers, Animators, Artists and other Engineers) to achieve phenomenal results.

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

  • Design and implement cutting edge core systems that either provide new functionality or improve the efficiency of our existing code base.
  • Research areas of improvement; push the limits of what Call of Duty can accomplish.
  • Collaborate with other engineers and content creators on technical design and feature roll out.
  • Support memory budgeting, performance analysis and optimization work.
  • Review the work of other engineers and provide mentorship.

Player Profile

Requirements:

  • 12+ years of systems or engine development experience.
  • Contributed significantly to the development of one or more shipped games.
  • Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills.
  • Experience architecting and debugging threaded systems.
  • Deep knowledge of C++ programming and practices.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytics skills.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines.

Pluses:

  • Strong 3D math and algebra skills.
  • Experience contributing code toward a bespoke internal game engine
  • Experience with asset pipeline, and associated runtime memory and streaming technology.
  • Experience with game networking techniques.
  • Experience with multi-platform development, including PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
  • Working in and extending an established code base.

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!

Activision Blizzard 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.

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Activision Blizzard, Inc. is the world’s largest interactive entertainment company, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Skylanders®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™, and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

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