Software Development Engineer

At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre-defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That’s where you come in!

If you’re the one who explains the rules in your board game group…

If you think about optimal path algorithms while going for a run…

If you like engineering, language, and golems…

We’d like to meet you!

The Software Development Engineer implements game mechanics and game-flow features for Magic: the Gathering Arena. In this role, you’ll collaborate frequently with game designers and front-end developers to deliver a snappy and engaging digital experience, but with all the strategy of authentic Magic.

What You'll Do:

• Program the comprehensive rules of Magic: the Gathering—All of them.
• Expand and optimize the game rules engine, the underlying finite state machines, and the systems and algorithms that adjudicate how the various effects from the ever-expanding catalog of cards interact.
• Optimizing core rules to improve performance and consistency.
• Work with designers and other developers to identify and implement best-fit solutions to NP-complete and other computationally complex problems.
• Performance testing and monitoring, using the resulting metrics to make targeted improvements to game systems, and developing related tooling.
• Triage and remedy bugs and other issues for a live service game.
• Implementing that super exciting upcoming creature. You know, the one with all the teeth.

What You'll Bring:

• A penchant for learning and working in complex problem spaces.
• A mastery of C++ with experience developing integral real-time or time-bound systems.
• Proficiency in C#, Python, and LISP.
• Experience with multithreaded programming and test-driven development.
• A love of collaboration, working with a diverse set of people in various roles.

Nice to Have:

• Expertise in interpreter design.
• Knowledge of CMake build systems.
• Experience with Magic Arena or other digital trading card games.

Compensation Range, Currency USD:

• Starting Pay Range: $118,519
• Pay Range End: $174,240

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast’s total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.

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The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

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