Senior Software Engineer, Engine Systems

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Systems Design • $101,000 PA - $186,754 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer, Engine Systems, you'll play a crucial role in bringing Diablo IV to life. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing new engine features and capabilities, collaborating with artists and designers, identifying and implementing workflow improvements, and ensuring client stability by diagnosing issues and resolving bugs. You'll also contribute to optimizing the game for different platforms and ensuring a smooth player experience.
Must have:
  • Proficiency with C++
  • General understanding of different data structures and their use cases
  • Experience with code and data optimization
  • Ability to communicate effectively with developers of all disciplines and technical skill
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with C#
  • Experience developing for, and optimizing, console platforms
  • Shipped at least one AAA game title in a similar role
  • A degree in computer science, or a related field
  • A passion for video games
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with Company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Free and discounted games

Job Details

Team Name:

Diablo IV

Job Title:

Senior Software Engineer, Engine Systems

Requisition ID:

R024254

Job Description:

Are you a skilled Senior Software Engineer interested in core engine systems, optimization, and consoles? Do you get excited about making games run faster and leaner? Join us and together we will create something exceptional. Your contributions are going to have a direct impact on the future of the Diablo franchise.

The Engine Systems Engineers help bring Diablo to life by owning foundational technology such as animation, VFX, physics, and audio. They also ensure we can deliver the game to our players through asset loading and streaming, optimization, wielding different platform SDKs, and much more.

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:

  • Design and implement new engine features and capabilities through collaboration with artists and designers
  • Identify and implement engine related workflow improvements
  • Ensure client stability by diagnosing issues and resolving bugs

Requirements:

  • Proficiency with C++
  • General understanding of different data structures and their use cases
  • Experience with code and data optimization
  • Ability to communicate effectively with developers of all disciplines and technical skill

Bonus:

  • Familiarity with C#
  • Experience developing for, and optimizing , console platforms
  • Shipped at least one AAA game title in a similar role
  • A degree in computer science, or a related field
  • A passion for video games

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.

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 .

Our World

At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us .

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 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 https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .

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.

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