Senior Software Engineer II, Tools

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Full Stack Development • $121,500 PA - $224,880 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Blizzard Entertainment seeks a Senior Software Engineer II, Tools to join the World of Warcraft team. This role involves designing and implementing cutting-edge development tools for various teams (designers, artists, etc.), improving existing tools, ensuring optimal performance and stability, and collaborating with other developers. Responsibilities include innovating and developing new tools, partnering with teams to evolve current ones, maintaining tools for seamless user experience, problem-solving and process improvement, and fostering a positive work environment. The role requires strong C++ programming skills, experience with desktop application development, and excellent communication with technical and non-technical users.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience in desktop application development
  • Strong C++ programming skills
  • Excellent communication & collaboration
  • Strong debugging skills
  • Passion for tools development
Good to have:
  • Game development experience
  • SQL expertise
  • C# experience
  • Experience with GUI frameworks (WPF, ImGui)
  • Passion for WoW
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs

Job Details

Team Name:

World of Warcraft

Job Title:

Senior Software Engineer II, Tools

Requisition ID:

R024120

Job Description:

Join the World of Warcraft (WoW) team and be a part of an exciting journey to develop cutting-edge internal services and support tools. In this role, you will have the opportunity to enhance existing tools and create innovative new ones, empowering some of the most talented designers and artists in the world to unleash their creativity and craft.

Our WoW team thrives on a culture of collaboration, intense creativity, and problem-solving. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of Azeroth, creating a gaming experience like no other. As an engineer on the tools team, your work will be at the core of this philosophy, making a significant impact on our projects.

We are seeking an engineer who goes beyond technical skills. We value individuals who enjoy working in a collaborative environment, embrace their inner geek, and have a strong appreciation for communication, empathy, and teamwork. If you are passionate about creative problem-solving and want to contribute to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with on-site and work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine CA.

Responsibilities

  • Innovate and Develop: Design and implement cutting-edge development tools for game designers, world builders, artists, audio designers, and other engineers, enabling them to create immersive experiences.

  • Collaborate and Evolve: Partner with various development teams to continuously improve and evolve our current tools, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and functionality.

  • Ensure Excellence: Maintain tools to ensure optimal performance, stability, and error-free operation, providing a seamless experience for our users.

  • Problem-Solve and Improve: Identify and resolve development and process issues, and proactively discover opportunities for improvement to enhance our workflows.

  • Foster Inclusion: Actively participate in and contribute to a culture of inclusion and diversity, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

  • Experience: Five or more years of experience as a desktop application developer, or equivalent experience, demonstrating a strong background in desktop application development.

  • Passion: A genuine passion for tools development and enhancing user experience, with a focus on creating impactful solutions.

  • Programming Skills: Strong, proven programming skills in C++, showcasing your technical expertise and ability to deliver high-quality code.

  • Communication: Effective communication and collaboration abilities with non-technical users, including artists and designers, ensuring smooth interactions and understanding.

  • Debugging: Strong debugging skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently, maintaining the stability and performance of our tools.

Plusses

  • Game Development: Experience developing game engine and/or world building tools.

  • SQL Expertise: Experience with SQL databases, including database schema and query design and programming language bindings.

  • C# Experience: Experience developing desktop applications or web services in C#.

  • Content Pipelines: Experience working with game content pipelines and tools.

  • GUI Frameworks: Experience with GUI frameworks (e.g., WPF, ImGui ).

  • Passion for WoW: A passion for playing World of Warcraft.

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 $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.

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