Senior Software Engineer, Engine Systems

Blizzard Entertainment • Irvine, CA

283d • $101,000 - $186,754 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees