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Team Name: Diablo Immortal ... Job Title: Senior Producer, Live Operations - Diablo Immortal Requisition ID: R016162 Job Description: The minions of Hell are growing stronger... The Diablo Immortal team is seeking a Senior Producer of Live Operations. Join us as we write a new chapter in the Diablo universe! Diablo Immortal, an action RPG mobile game set in the world of Sanctuary, allows players to slay demons anywhere, at any time, in the palm Team Name:
Diablo Immortal
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Job Title:
Senior Producer, Live Operations - Diablo Immortal

Requisition ID:
R016162

Job Description:

The minions of Hell are growing stronger...

The Diablo Immortal team is seeking a Senior Producer of Live Operations. Join us as we write a new chapter in the Diablo universe! Diablo Immortal, an action RPG mobile game set in the world of Sanctuary, allows players to slay demons anywhere, at any time, in the palm of their hands!

Diablo Immortal has millions of players worldwide and a high-tech infrastructure that needs careful monitoring and support. With multiple patches in development at any given time, the team depends on our LiveOps group to coordinate Design, Art, Engineering, Sound, QA, CS, Community and Publishing to pull off our ambitious patch schedule. If you’re passionate about running games as a live service, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities
• Create and execute release runbook for various types of release: binary update, patches, and hotfix.
• Provide submission team the submission schedule in conjunction to release roadmap to ensure submission assets are ready.
• Triage and resolve submission blockers.
• Manage and track build pipelines across mobile and pc, as well as regional builds.
• Identify live incidences by partnering with multi-discipline teams such as CS, community and QA and design.
• Triage live incidence and drive resolution in timely manner to release fixes.
• Be the POC to instruct CS and community responses, execute compensation to players.
• Be part of escalation chain when on-call support triggers.
• Serve as the key point of contact for all regional operational issues.

​​Requirements
• Minimum 5 years in a production role supporting a live mobile game with no less than 100,000 DAU.
• Soft skill to lead and communicate with multiple disciplines in a tight timeline is must have.
• Strong knowledge in mobile submission pipeline.
• Experience in working with overseas development teams.
• Knowledge of software development processes and project management foundations.
• Passion for games.

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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Blizzard Entertainment 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.

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 talentacquisition@blizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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 $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed
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Team Name: Job Title... Senior Software Engineer I, Data Requisition ID: R017633 Job Description: If you... Have seen this http://www.blizzard.com/en-us/company/about and can’t contain the excitement. Want to jump on board to create the most epic entertainment experiences...ever. Believe in the power of data to improve the player's experience. And you want to... Responsibilities: • Work with Game Teams to capture, clean, transform and organize Team Name:

Job Title...
Senior Software Engineer I, Data

Requisition ID:
R017633

Job Description:

If you...

Have seen this http://www.blizzard.com/en-us/company/about and can’t contain the excitement. Want to jump on board to create the most epic entertainment experiences...ever. Believe in the power of data to improve the player's experience.

And you want to...

Responsibilities:
• Work with Game Teams to capture, clean, transform and organize massive data streams produced by our gamers worldwide.
• Build systems to capture, transform and deliver high quality data points to our enthusiastic and collaborative internal customers.
• Enable business critical processes by providing timely and accurate information to analysts, data scientists and business decision making teams.
• Maintain and support our data refinement process, while continuously researching and investigating how to bring in and research new technologies to improve our current architecture.
• Use your attention to detail and teamwork to identify and fix potential issues impacting our data quality.

You have...

Requirements:
• Exposure to one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, Scala or Go, and the ability to represent algorithms of arbitrary complexity, while being comfortable with programming best practices, continuous integration / continuous delivery, test driven development, code repositories and dependency management.
• Worked in the data transformation field and are very familiar with concepts like ETL/ELT, Streaming, Batch processing, replication, enrichment, windowing, and aggregation.
• Detailed knowledge of data manipulation frameworks and platforms for storage and retrieval, in-memory processing, querying and transformation.
• Experience with data warehousing concepts, such as normal forms, star and snowflake schemas and feel comfortable modeling complex data designs and implementations.

You might also have...

Pluses:
• Experience with any JVM language that follows the functional programming paradigm, such as Scala, Clojure or Java.
• Created container-based applications and relied on virtualization for large scale deployments.
• Advanced knowledge of data manipulation frameworks in any Cloud environment (GCP, AWS, Azure, etc.) and the ability to combine building blocks to deliver complex data transformation ecosystems.
• Proficiency in full-stack development, microservices and event driven systems.
• Fluency in data architectural concepts, including schemas (such as AVRO or Protocol Buffers), consolidation strategies (such as Lambda and Kappa), storage formats (such as columnar, relational and NoSQL) and write strategies (append only, merge)

Then…

We are looking for you.

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.

Application Materials:
• Resume
• Cover Letter preferred

Covid-19 Hiring Update: 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. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!

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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed
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Team Name: Overwatch ... Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Graphics - Overwatch Requisition ID: R013918 Job Description: Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game. In Overwatch 2, the nations of Earth are under assault. As the Team Name:
Overwatch
...
Job Title:
Senior Software Engineer, Graphics - Overwatch

Requisition ID:
R013918

Job Description:

Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game.

In Overwatch 2, the nations of Earth are under assault. As the omnic forces of Null Sector launch a barrage of surprise attacks around the world, the planet’s governments and militaries prove quickly outmatched—and the remnants of the fearless strike force once known as Overwatch rally to make a valiant stand. Now the world’s heroes must each decide whether to answer the call to reemerge, reunite, and serve as a beacon of hope in a new era of crisis.

We are seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced Senior Graphics Engineer who shares our values:
• We take responsibility for delivering our work
• We collaborate constantly, helping each other to be successful
• We continuously improve our knowledge, workflows and processes
• We communicate openly, calling out issues, opportunities, and sharing feedback
• We have integrity, maintain confidentiality, and share a sense of ownership in our success
• We have passion for the game, our players, quality work, and technology

This philosophy, along with the Blizzard values of “Gameplay First” and “Play Nice, Play Fair,” has made Overwatch one of Blizzard's most successful games, and it has forged a bond of trust with our worldwide player community that is extremely important to us.

Our ideal candidate has a passion for games and working with artists to bring the visual aspects of the game to life.

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and other engineers to develop and refine key systems
• Design, implement, and iterate on new features and development tools for artists
• Perform research to acquire new knowledge necessary to perform assigned tasks and maintain a process of technological evolution
• Maintain tools for performance, stability, and error-free operation
• Communicate with other departments within the team to improve existing tools and determine new solutions
• Identify and resolve pipeline issues and discover opportunities for improvement
• Mentor and educate engineers on the team

Requirements
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience
• Shipped at least one AAA title as a graphics engineer
• Advanced understanding of C / C++ and HLSL
• Experience working with game engines
• Advanced understanding of game content pipeline and tools
• Strong passion for graphics programming and algorithms / mathematics (linear algebra, trigonometry)
• Must be comfortable working within and adding to an established code framework
• Excellent communications skills
• Self-motivated, strong sense of independence
• Passion for video games, especially FPS games

Pluses
• A degree in computer science, or a related field
• Familiarity with multi-threading and optimization
• Experience developing for a wide range of PC hardware and console platforms

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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
• *Irvine/southern California is preferred, but remote may be considered**

Blizzard Entertainment 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.

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 talentacquisition@blizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed
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Team Name: Overwatch ... Job Title: Software Engineer, Server Features - Overwatch Requisition ID: R012172 Job Description: Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game. In Overwatch 2, the nations of Earth are under assault. As the Team Name:
Overwatch
...
Job Title:
Software Engineer, Server Features - Overwatch

Requisition ID:
R012172

Job Description:

Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game.

In Overwatch 2, the nations of Earth are under assault. As the omnic forces of Null Sector launch a barrage of surprise attacks around the world, the planet’s governments and militaries prove quickly outmatched—and the remnants of the fearless strike force once known as Overwatch rally to make a valiant stand. Now the world’s heroes must each decide whether to answer the call to reemerge, reunite, and serve as a beacon of hope in a new era of crisis.

We are seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced Server Features Engineer that shares our values:
• We take responsibility for delivering our work.
• We collaborate constantly, helping each other to be successful.
• We continuously improve our knowledge, workflows and processes.
• We communicate openly, calling out issues, opportunities, and sharing feedback.
• We have integrity, maintain confidentiality, and share a sense of ownership in our success.
• We have passion for the game, our players, quality work, and technology.

This philosophy, along with the Blizzard values of “Gameplay First” and “Play Nice, Play Fair,” has made Overwatch one of Blizzard's most successful games, and it has forged a bond of trust with our worldwide player community that is extremely important to us.

Our ideal candidate has a passion for games and working with designers and artists to bring the visual aspects of the game to life.

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with artists, designers, game programmers and fellow server programmers to maintain and implement non-gameplay features. Some examples of non-gameplay features include:
• Arcade
• Custom games
• Player grouping
• Highlights
• Integration with Battle.net
• Support and improve the live service, with a focus on reliability and performance.

Requirements
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience
• Strong understanding of C / C++
• Passion for distributed systems and networking
• Experience implementing features within client/server architectures
• Excellent ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teammates
• Strong sense of independence and motivation to improve
• Passion for video games

Pluses
• Prior game development experience
• A degree in computer science, or a related field
• Experience with transaction processing systems
• Database experience (Relational or NoSQL)
• Linux development experience
• Avid Overwatch player
• *Irvine/southern California is preferred, but remote may be considered**

Blizzard Entertainment 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.

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! At Activision Blizzard, 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 talentacquisition@blizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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 $37.26 - $68.93 Hourly. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed
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Team Name: Overwatch ... Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay (UI) - Overwatch Requisition ID: R011183 Job Description: Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game. In Overwatch 2, the nations of Earth are under assault. As Team Name:
Overwatch
...
Job Title:
Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay (UI) - Overwatch

Requisition ID:
R011183

Job Description:

Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game.

In Overwatch 2, the nations of Earth are under assault. As the omnic forces of Null Sector launch a barrage of surprise attacks around the world, the planet’s governments and militaries prove quickly outmatched—and the remnants of the fearless strike force once known as Overwatch rally to make a valiant stand. Now the world’s heroes must each decide whether to answer the call to reemerge, reunite, and serve as a beacon of hope in a new era of crisis.

We are seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced Senior Gameplay UI Engineer who shares our values:
• We take responsibility for delivering our work.
• We collaborate constantly, helping each other to be successful.
• We continuously improve our knowledge, workflows and processes.
• We communicate openly, calling out issues, opportunities, and sharing feedback.
• We have integrity, maintain confidentiality, and share a sense of ownership in our success.
• We have passion for the game, our players, quality work, and technology.

This philosophy, along with the Blizzard values of “Gameplay First” and “Play Nice, Play Fair,” has made Overwatch one of Blizzard's most successful games, and it has forged a bond of trust with our worldwide player community that is extremely important to us.

As a senior gameplay UI engineer on Overwatch team, you will be part of a talented and passionate team developing a world class gameplay experience, unlocking the potential of our designers and artists to create compelling and exciting UI features. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the challenges involved with making UI experiences across both PC and console and be able to collaborate closely with other disciplines.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Partner with designers, artists, and other engineers to create compelling and exciting user interfaces
• Contribute to the design of the UI features and systems both aesthetically, and systemically
• Develop new functionality in the underlying UI framework to support new gameplay features
• Play an active role in supporting the game by helping address issues in production
• Perform research to acquire new knowledge and maintain a process of technological evolution
• Mentor other engineers on the gameplay features team

REQUIREMENTS
• Extensive game user interface design and implementation experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ professional game programming experience or equivalent
• Advanced C++ programming skills
• Deep understanding of common user interface concepts like layout, text, event-driven programming, and control widgets
• Experience working with localization/internationalization systems and dealing with related issues
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated and self-directing, willing to pitch in on areas of development
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for video games

PLUSES
• Developed and maintained a live game
• Experience with gamepad and keyboard/mouse UX considerations
• Familiarity with established UI authoring tools
• Passion for first person shooters
• *Irvine/southern California is preferred, but remote may be considered**

Blizzard Entertainment 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.

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! At Activision Blizzard, 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 talentacquisition@blizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest

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. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed
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Team Name: Overwatch ... Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (Server) - Overwatch Requisition ID: R018908 Job Description: Lead Software Engineer – Server Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game. In Overwatch 2, the nations of Team Name:
Overwatch
...
Job Title:
Lead Software Engineer (Server) - Overwatch

Requisition ID:
R018908

Job Description:

Lead Software Engineer – Server

Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game.

In Overwatch 2, the nations of Earth are under assault. As the omnic forces of Null Sector launch a barrage of surprise attacks around the world, the planet’s governments and militaries prove quickly outmatched—and the remnants of the fearless strike force once known as Overwatch rally to make a valiant stand. Now the world’s heroes must each decide whether to answer the call to reemerge, reunite, and serve as a beacon of hope in a new era of crisis.

We're looking for candidates that shares our values:
• We take responsibility for delivering our work
• We collaborate constantly, helping each other to be successful
• We continuously improve our knowledge, workflows and processes
• We communicate openly, calling out issues, opportunities, and sharing feedback
• We have integrity, maintain confidentiality, and share a sense of ownership in our success
• We have passion for the game, our players, quality work, and technology

This philosophy, along with the Blizzard values of “Gameplay First” and “Play Nice, Play Fair,” has made Overwatch one of Blizzard's most successful games, and it has forged a bond of trust with our worldwide player community that is extremely important to us.

As a server lead on the Overwatch team, you will be part of a talented and passionate team developing world class server technology and experiences, unlocking the potential of our engineers, designers and artists to create compelling and exciting features that will bolster our server infrastructure and keep players engaged for years to come. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the challenges involved with authoring game server features and/or systems, be comfortable leading a team of engineers, and be able to collaborate closely with other disciplines.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Partner with the associate technical director to contribute to the technical direction for the server team
• Collaborate with engineers, producers, designers, and internal partners to implement features and improve technology
• Serve as an active partner in the game team's leadership
• Evaluate and upgrade the technical skills of engineers on the server team
• Work with other leads and producers to establish tasks and schedules
• Maintain effective relationships with key internal partners

REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Previous leadership experience
• Passion for playing and making video games
• Strong C++ programming skills
• Experience creating or extending reusable server technology
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in AAA game development

PLUSES
• Experience working on first-person or other action-oriented games
• Experience working on and maintaining a live game
• Experience working on a networked multiplayer game
• Passion for server and/or networking technology
• Experience working with large scale distributed systems
• Familiar with Blizzard games

Please note: If you feel you don’t meet all requirements but are equipped with most, we still encourage you to apply. We welcome the opportunity to open a dialog to be considered.

Blizzard Entertainment 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.

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 talentacquisition@blizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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 $146,000.00 - $270,004.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed
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The Overwatch team is seeking a highly skilled engineer to serve as Lead Gameplay Engineer. Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game... In Overwatch 2, the nations of Earth are under assault. As the omnic forces of Null Sector launch The Overwatch team is seeking a highly skilled engineer to serve as Lead Gameplay Engineer.

Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…engineers! We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game...

In Overwatch 2, the nations of Earth are under assault. As the omnic forces of Null Sector launch a barrage of surprise attacks around the world, the planet’s governments and militaries prove quickly outmatched—and the remnants of the fearless strike force once known as Overwatch rally to make a valiant stand.

Now the world’s heroes must each decide whether to answer the call to reemerge, reunite, and serve as a beacon of hope in a new era of crisis.

We're looking for candidates that shares our values:
• We take responsibility for delivering our work.
• We collaborate constantly, helping each other to be successful.
• We continuously improve our knowledge, workflows and processes.
• We communicate openly, calling out issues, opportunities, and sharing feedback.
• We have integrity, maintain confidentiality, and share a sense of ownership in our success.
• We have passion for the game, our players, quality work, and technology.

This philosophy, along with the Blizzard values of “Gameplay First” and “Play Nice, Play Fair,” has made Overwatch one of Blizzard's most successful games, and it has forged a bond of trust with our worldwide player community that is extremely important to us.

As a gameplay lead on the Overwatch team, you will be part of a talented and passionate team developing world class PvE and PvP gameplay experiences, unlocking the potential of our engineers, designers and artists to create compelling and exciting gameplay features that will keep players engaged for years to come. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the challenges involved with authoring game systems, be comfortable leading a team of engineers, and be able to collaborate closely with other disciplines.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with our associate technical director to contribute to the technical direction for the gameplay team across all platforms.
• Collaborate with the design team to achieve and extend the overall vision of the game.
• Evaluate and upgrade the technical skills of engineers on the gameplay team.
• Work with other leads and producers to establish game related tasks and schedules.
• Understand and articulate the tradeoffs of technical choices in support of a live game.
• Provide critical analysis of development practices with the goal of improving game quality, team efficiency, and fostering a positive working environment.

Requirements
• Previous leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in AAA game development
• Experience with code and data optimization
• Fluency in C / C++
• Strong programming skills and a proven ability to work with all departments to carry out the vision of the game
• Experience in the design and architecture of game systems
• Experience with developing multiplayer games
• Self-motivated and self-directing, willing to pitch in on many areas of development
• Must be comfortable working within (and extending) an established code framework
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Passion for video games

Pluses
• Computer science or related degree
• Passion for technology
• Experience with first person shooter game development
• Experience developing for multiple platforms
• AI and/or animation experience
• Familiar with Blizzard games
• *Irvine/southern California is preferred, but remote may be considered**

Blizzard Entertainment 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.

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! At Activision Blizzard, 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 talentacquisition@blizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest
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Team Name: Diablo ... Job Title: Game Producer - Diablo IV Requisition ID: R018349 Job Description: We are working on Diablo IV and need a great Producer to join our team of passionate, talented developers. Our backgrounds are diverse, and we all share a real passion for what we do – bringing the world together through epic gaming experiences. We value open, honest communication and collaboration amongst the production team, game team, and Blizzard Team Name:
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Job Title:
Game Producer - Diablo IV

Requisition ID:
R018349

Job Description:

We are working on Diablo IV and need a great Producer to join our team of passionate, talented developers. Our backgrounds are diverse, and we all share a real passion for what we do – bringing the world together through epic gaming experiences. We value open, honest communication and collaboration amongst the production team, game team, and Blizzard itself. If you are looking for a team that celebrates self-expression and embraces collaboration, we might be a phenomenal fit and we’d like to hear from you. Every voice matters and we’d like to hear yours.

Our producers bring a critical element to the development process by coordinating with individuals of all disciplines, fostering effective and open communication across the teams, and directing features from inception to launch and beyond.

This is a full-time position at our office in Irvine, California, reporting to a Senior Producer.

The Role

Working with the team and Senior Producers, you’ll be helping to drive development processes for various disciplines. You have prior experience in game development and some general experience of how each discipline operates and interacts. Self-direction and follow-up skills are necessary, as is the ability to anticipate production issues and find effective solutions. Excellent communication and project management experience are highly valued.
• Motivate and provide support to your team, always contributing to a positive work environment
• Guide the completion of project goals and facilitate communication, organization, and process improvement across all departments
• Own the day-to-day tasking and scheduling for your team or feature
• Effectively communicate with developers of all disciplines
• Identify roadblocks, project risks and be involved in finding solutions
• Collaborate with team leadership and other producers to keep teams moving forward with a shared vision
• Help make informed decisions in conjunction with team leads on work methods, development pipelines, priorities, and available people
• Facilitate team and department meetings to reach decisions effectively

Requirements:
• 2 years of game production experience
• Familiar with game development processes and pipelines
• Able to work with team leads and Senior Producers to align priorities
• Experience tracking a complex project and providing support to clear blocking issues
• Strong project and people management skills
• The ability to remove ambiguities in both communication and planning by refining them with more detail
• Passion for video games
• Fun to work with

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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Pluses:
• Proficient with Jira and Confluence
• Passion for game development
• Experience with triple A games development

Blizzard Entertainment 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.

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 talentacquisition@blizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest
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Team Name: Diablo ... Job Title: Lead Software Engineer, Tools Requisition ID: R019423 Job Description: Lead Software Engineer, Tools The Diablo IV Tools Team is seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced lead engineer to help evolve our sophisticated toolchain and the tools discipline itself. Through direct collaboration with other disciplines, you and your team of tools engineers will be empowering artists, designers, and programmers to evolve Team Name:
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Job Title:
Lead Software Engineer, Tools

Requisition ID:
R019423

Job Description:
Lead Software Engineer, Tools

The Diablo IV Tools Team is seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced lead engineer to help evolve our sophisticated toolchain and the tools discipline itself. Through direct collaboration with other disciplines, you and your team of tools engineers will be empowering artists, designers, and programmers to evolve the world of Diablo IV.

Responsibilities
• Manage a team of Tools Engineers; support their career growth and be their biggest advocate.
• Be a champion for the team, the project, and the technology.
• Foster a positive culture and strong sense of teamwork for the tools team.
• Provide technical leadership and uphold the strategic development of the tools.
• Forge strong relationships with the creative disciplines to understand and prioritize development initiatives.
• Uphold the standards of the team; including technical design, coding standards, development process, and the tools user experience.

Requirements
• A demonstrated ability to drive technology efforts through an entire development lifecycle.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in developing tools in a large-scale production environment.
• Excellent people skills and a strong service-oriented attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills to collaborate with, and advocate for non-technical users.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or similar field.
• A passion for supporting people and their growth.

Recommended
• Experience with C#, C++, .NET, and WPF.
• Experience with MVVM, IOC, and other principles and patterns common in large desktop applications.
• Experience writing and debugging asynchronous and parallel programs.
• Strong interest in the technology that powers high-performance applications and games.
• Enthusiasm for and strong fundamentals in UI and UX design.
• Experience supervising or directing engineering teams.

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences… ever.

Blizzard Entertainment 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.

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 Albany, NY, Austin, TX or Irvine, CA.

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 talentacquisition@blizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed
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Team Name: Diablo ... Job Title: Senior Level Designer - Diablo IV Requisition ID: R013372 Job Description: The minions of hell grow stronger! Our family of skilled developers is growing! Our backgrounds are varied, but we all share a passion for the dark, gothic, and macabre. If you value a tight-knit team that celebrates self-expression and a multi-disciplinary approach, then join us on the Diablo IV team! The Diablo team is looking for a skilled Team Name:
Diablo
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Job Title:
Senior Level Designer - Diablo IV

Requisition ID:
R013372

Job Description:

The minions of hell grow stronger! Our family of skilled developers is growing! Our backgrounds are varied, but we all share a passion for the dark, gothic, and macabre. If you value a tight-knit team that celebrates self-expression and a multi-disciplinary approach, then join us on the Diablo IV team!

The Diablo team is looking for a skilled 3D Level Designer with experience building environments using Unity, Unreal or other similar 3D level-building tools. Level Designers need to be able to build fun and exciting environments that look and play excellently.
Responsibilities:
• Build vast gameplay spaces by sculpting terrain and using a mix of greyblock and real assets.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to build compelling gameplay spaces.
• Give feedback and constructive critiques of the work of peers.
• Capture feedback and translate it into iterative improvements.
• Support gameplay vision by participating in conceptualization and presenting blockouts to the team.
• Assist in project planning and scoping to ensure on time delivery milestones.
• Support and mentor Junior Designers on your team
• Maintain and develop technical authoring standards for the contiguous open world
• Work through technical problems and develop solutions

Requirements
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Level Designer on a shipped product
• Deep understanding of level design theories and practices
• Experience with any proprietary terrain sculpting tool (Unreal, Unity, Maya, etc)
• Experience planning layouts in Illustrator, Photoshop, or other similar applications
• Ability to maintain a positive demeanor in a highly collaborative and iterative team environment

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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Pluses
• Making content in any genre that uses an isometric camera
• Artistic eye, capable of crafting phenomenal visual compositions
• Experience in Pipeline development and Process improvement

Required Application Materials
• Resume with a link to your portfolio
• Cover letter including:
• What games you are currently playing
• Your experience with open world games
• Your favorite world or level in games

Blizzard Entertainment 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.

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 talentacquisition@blizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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 $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed
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