Senior Program Manager | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine California

 Senior Program Manager | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine  California

Senior Program Manager, Blizzard | Irvine, CA

CityIrvine  California  CategoryProject Management  Marketing

 

Team Name:

Marketing

Job Title:

Senior Program Manager, Blizzard | Irvine, CA

Requisition ID:

R026572

Job Description:

Your Mission

You will operationalize Blizzard’s growth marketing channels to deliver personalized, player-first marketing experiences. This role focuses on managing and optimizing marketing ops processes, tool adoption, and driving operational excellence across O&O channels. You’ll partner with technical teams, marketing strategists, and external vendors to translate business needs into actionable plans. Success means enabling accurate data flows, improving growth marketing processes across all channels, and facilitating initiatives that deepen player engagement. Your work will help Blizzard leverage data responsibly and creatively to enhance global marketing impact.

 

 

Responsibilities 

This position ensures the smooth execution of growth marketing initiatives by coordinating timelines, dependencies, and cross-functional deliverables. You will serve as a key liaison between technical and marketing teams, championing best practices and operational improvements. The role requires strong organizational skills, proactive communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. You will also help document workflows and support governance for data-driven marketing programs.

 

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Manage operational, technical and process workflows for campaigns across multiple channels.

Ensure milestones are met across cross functional teams and external vendors to deliver accurate, timely campaign execution.

Execute and lead asset trafficking, localization, legal and stakeholder review work streams

Define clear requirements and timelines for key business initiatives to enable efficient delivery.

Drive usage of platforms like Braze and document best practices to improve operational consistency and scalability.

Create and update process guides, workflows, and governance materials to support compliance and efficiency.

Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, game teams, marketing strategists, and vendor partners to resolve blockers quickly.

Partner with analytics and engineering teams to ensure accurate data flows for segmentation and personalization.

Communicate progress and escalate risks to leadership to maintain transparency and accountability.

Recommend enhancements to tools, processes, and reporting to optimize CRM program performance.

Collaborate with internal privacy and security teams to uphold Blizzard’s data protection policies.

 

 

Player Profile / Minimum Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in CRM, data operations, marketing agency, or  program management.

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication skills with experience bridging technical and non-technical teams.

Proficiency with project management tools (Wrike, Jira, Confluence).

Familiarity with marketing technology and platforms (Braze, Appsflyer, GCP, HighTouch).

 

Preferred / Nice-to-have

PMP or similar project management certification.

Experience with SQL or data query tools.

Knowledge of data governance and privacy compliance.

Industry experience in gaming, e-commerce, or subscription services.

Passion for Blizzard games and IPs.

 

 

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

 

 

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

 

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

 

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.

 

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. 

 

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 $38.85 - $71.83 Hourly. 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.

https://careers.blizzard.com/global/en/job/R026572/Senior-Program-Manager-Blizzard-Irvine-CA

Senior Data Scientist, Mobile User Acquisition | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, CA

 Senior Data Scientist, Mobile User Acquisition | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, CA

Senior Data Scientist, Mobile User Acquisition - Blizzard (Irvine, CA)

CityIrvine  California  CategoryAnalytics / Research  Marketing

 

Team Name:

Marketing

Job Title:

Senior Data Scientist, Mobile User Acquisition - Blizzard (Irvine, CA)

Requisition ID:

R026169

Job Description:

It takes a Blizzard to make a Blizzard game, and that dedication doesn’t end once the game launches. We support our worlds for years, ensuring every player—on every platform—has an epic experience. Global Insights partners closely with our game teams, marketing, user acquisition, finance, and internal service groups to deliver the analytics, models, and strategic insights that help bring those experiences to life.

Within Global Insights, the Marketing Analytics team applies advanced analytics and data science to help our marketing and growth teams make smarter, data-driven decisions that deepen engagement and drive long-term business impact.

We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist with deep experience in mobile marketing analytics to join our team. In this role, you will build predictive revenue and LTV models, develop probabilistic attribution, marketing mix models, and create systems that allow us to understand—and optimize—the true impact of our mobile marketing investments. The ideal candidate has a passion for using data to shape mobile player acquisition and retention strategies, thrives in highly collaborative environments, and can translate complex analytical concepts into clear, actionable insights for partners across Blizzard.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain automated and dynamic predictive LTV models for mobile apps across multiple geographies, channels, campaigns, and platforms.

 

Develop automated revenue and user growth forecasting systems that integrate with UA and finance workflows.

Own the statistical framework for cohort modeling, retention projections, ROAS forecasting, and lifetime value prediction.

Lead measurement strategy in a privacy-centric ecosystem, including:

SKAdNetwork (SKAN) configuration and model-based postback interpretation

Probabilistic attribution and MMM

Incrementality testing and causal inference

Funnel and cohort analysis across a complex landscape of iOS/Android/PC and Console

Build data pipelines and automated reporting that harmonize deterministic and probabilistic signals.

Collaborate with marketing, finance, and business teams to translate insights into actionable strategies by providing:

Paid media performance insights

Budget planning and scenario modeling, both one off and automated

Creative testing analytics

Channel-level optimization recommendations

Build and maintain data pipelines and dashboards to monitor marketing KPIs and model outputs.

Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and compelling way.

Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in marketing analytics and data science.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field, with deep expertise in mobile marketing, predictive revenue modeling, or mobile UA analytics.

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, or another quantitative discipline.

Expert knowledge of:

Cohort-based modeling and LTV prediction

Marketing measurement frameworks (SKAN, ATT, MMM, incrementality)

Paid media platforms: Meta, Google, TikTok, DSPs, SANs

Probabilistic and deterministic attribution approaches, last-click attribution and alternatives

Experience deploying models and working with engineering teams to automate workflows.

Strong programming experience in Python (or R) and proficiency in SQL.

Hands-on experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and advanced statistical modeling techniques.

Hands-on experience with modern data and analytics tools, including BigQuery/Snowflake, Airflow/dbt, Tableau/Looker, and Python-based ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Expertise in data visualization and storytelling using Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar tools.

Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems independently and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with:

o    MMPs (AppsFlyer, Adjust, Singular)

o    SKAN 4 or 5 readiness and schema design

o    Mobile data pipelines (event ingestion, postback processing)

·         Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern data engineering tools.

Strong business acumen and the ability to influence senior leaders through compelling, data-driven insights.

A passion for Blizzard games and for helping shape unforgettable mobile experiences through data craftsmanship.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

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.

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. 

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 $92,920.00 - $171,814.00 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.

https://careers.blizzard.com/global/en/job/R026169/Senior-Data-Scientist-Mobile-User-Acquisition-Blizzard-Irvine-CA

Principal Software Engineer, Engine | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine California

 Principal Software Engineer, Engine | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine  California

Principal Software Engineer, Engine

CityIrvine  California  CategoryEngineering  World of Warcraft

 

Team Name:

World of Warcraft

Job Title:

Principal Software Engineer, Engine

Requisition ID:

R026573

Job Description:

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join the World of Warcraft Engine team and help shape the future of Azeroth. As a principal, you will be working with a team focused on the vision of improving World of Warcraft’s graphics and engine technology. Your expertise will be highly leveraged in guiding the what and how of the future of the engine. Our team is highly collaborative, and you will work directly with artists, designers, producers, QA, and fellow software engineers as you help maintain key engine systems. 

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer competitive benefits and strive for a healthy work / life balance. We foster a deeply collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. 

 

We work within a hybrid work model. This role is expected to work in-office 3 days a week and work from home the other 2 days. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. 

Responsibilities: 

Design and implementation of new graphics and engine functionality.  

Maintain the rendering engine for performance, stability, and error-free operation. 

Act as primary technical point within the engine domain on large scale projects, with the capacity to stretch past that domain when necessary. 

Work closely with the art department to help them achieve their artistic vision.  

Mentor and guide engineers at all levels. 

Participate in and contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture. 

 

Requirements: 

An understanding of scene management and the rendering pipeline.  

Experience shipping game titles with significant contributions to the engine.  

Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with experience working across all game development disciplines effectively.  

Strong mathematics skills, including proficiency with trigonometry and linear algebra. 

Strong fluency writing modern C++ while also understanding historical language patterns. 

 

Extras: 

Experience with code and data optimization.  

Experience with multi-threaded programming.  

Experience debugging across a variety of hardware configurations. 

Experience working within legacy codebases. 

 

Your Platform 

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. 

Our World  

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! 

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! 

Ready to Activate Your Future?   

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. 

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. 

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 $146,000.00 - $270,004.00 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.

https://careers.blizzard.com/global/en/job/R026573/Principal-Software-Engineer-Engine

Senior Software Engineer, Server Matchmaking - Overwatch 2 | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, CA

 Senior Software Engineer, Server Matchmaking - Overwatch 2 | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, CA

Senior Software Engineer, Server Matchmaking - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

CityIrvine  California  CategoryEngineering  Overwatch

 

Team Name:

Overwatch

Job Title:

Senior Software Engineer, Server Matchmaking - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

Requisition ID:

R026146

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.

We are seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced Senior Server Matchmaking 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.

The server team is responsible for the backend services that power Overwatch 2, from matchmaking and parties to player collections and battle passes. We're passionate about delivering a platform that allows the work of the entire Overwatch team to shine. To accomplish this, we work collaboratively with QA, design, production and other specialists to continually deliver new features (and improve old ones!).

 

Matchmaking is a challenging problem, filled with trade-offs, compromises, and unexpected side effects. There is no "right answer", and sometimes solving one problem creates another. Working with a multi-functional team composed of designers, data analysts/scientists, and others, you will help navigate these tricky issues to deliver the best experience for our players.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with our matchmaking team, help design, implement, improve and maintain the matchmaking system and competitive features for Overwatch 2

Collaborate with designers, producers, and other programmers to maintain and implement non-gameplay features such as map voting, player profiles, custom games, and integrations with Battle.net

Support and improve the live service, with a focus on stability and performance

Advise and mentor programmers within your areas of expertise

 

REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 5+ years’ relevant work experience (or a mix of work experience and education)

Shipped at least one AAA title as a sever engineer, ideally working on matchmaking and ranking systems

Prior development work with client/server architectures or distributed systems

Advanced understanding of C / C++

Proven understanding of statistical mathematics

Excellent communications skills

Comfortable working within and adding to an established code framework

Self-motivated, self-directing, and a strong desire to learn and grow

 

PLUSES

Experience with data science and/or machine learning

Database experience (Relational or NoSQL)

Passion for making video games

 

Your Platform 

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. 

 

Our World 

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! 

 

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! 

 

Ready to Activate Your Future?   

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.   

 

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. 

 

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.

https://careers.blizzard.com/global/en/job/R026146/Senior-Software-Engineer-Server-Matchmaking-Overwatch-2-Irvine-CA

Senior Gameplay Tools Engineer | Unannounced Game | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, CA

 Senior Gameplay Tools Engineer | Unannounced Game | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, CA

Senior Gameplay Tools Engineer | Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA

CityIrvine  California  CategoryEngineering  Unannounced Project

 

Team Name:

Job Title:

Senior Gameplay Tools Engineer | Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA

Requisition ID:

R026265

Job Description:

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

As a Senior Gameplay Tools Engineer, you will work within game code, Unreal Engine, and Unreal Editor to improve our workflows, enable design-driven feature development, and develop data-driven systems and pipeline. You will support the development of code frameworks, functional components, workflows, and content creation tools, as well as collaborate in driving improvements in the underlying engine technology. You will work collaboratively with the team to define and execute a technical vision that meets the project’s needs.

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

Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Improve the efficiency and capability of our designer and engineer workflows that directly relate to player-facing materials and systems.

Empower designers, artists, and other engineers to deliver the vision of the game and ensure we delight and entertain our players.

Collaborate with designers and engineers on gameplay teams to learn and understand their needs, and offer technical solutions.

Optimize team productivity by supporting content-creation pipelines, tool development, and workflow improvements.

Champion Blizzard’s core values.

Requirements

Experience

5+ years of experience in gameplay engineering or a combination of applicable training and experience.

Experience delivering AAA-quality features and experiences as part of a cross-functional team including designers, artists, animators, level designers, FX artists, etc.

Experience developing new or modifying existing tools, workflows, and pipelines used for asset and world-content creation.

Experience working on real-time 3D games and their supporting editor and tool infrastructure.

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to understand and write production-grade C++ code.

Capacity to make frequent, readable, and well-tested code commits.

Ability to communicate and articulate vision, ideas, and learnings from others, and to give meaningful feedback.

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Experience analyzing game features and content for performance and optimizing a game to release quality.

Experience working closely in multi-disciplinary teams with people of diverse mindsets.

Mentorship mindset and excellent attitude in helping others level up their knowledge.

Extra Points

Experience

Experience in development using the Unreal engine (both C++ and Blueprint).

Experience creating custom tools and extending existing Unreal Editor UX to fit game production needs.

Computer science, mathematics, physics, or related degree.

Experience developing and shipping AAA game titles for PC, Xbox, and/or PlayStation.

Knowledge & Skills

Experience with large codebase.

Experience working on online multiplayer games.

Familiarity with imGui or similar editor-interface SDKs.

Key Attributes

Passion for gameplay development, especially for the quality of the moment-to-moment experience

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of

Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

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.  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.

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.

https://careers.blizzard.com/global/en/job/R026265/Senior-Gameplay-Tools-Engineer-Unannounced-Game-Irvine-CA

Lead Engine Systems Engineer - Unannounced Game | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine California

 Lead Engine Systems Engineer - Unannounced Game | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine  California

Lead Engine Systems Engineer - Unannounced Game

CityIrvine  California  CategoryEngineering  Unannounced Project

 

 Team Name:

Unannounced Project

Job Title:

Lead Engine Systems Engineer - Unannounced Game

Requisition ID:

R026419

Job Description:

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

We are seeking a Lead Engine Systems Engineer to oversee core engine development for our game. As the lead of the engine systems team, you will inspire and align the team around a technical vision that enables best-in-class gameplay, art, and audio experiences across multiple hardware platforms. By directly managing a team of engineers and collaborating with project leadership, you will help define strategic initiatives and break down clear and achievable goals for the engine team aligned with the project goals. When particularly hard problems arise, you'll draw upon the team's collective creativity to define and execute upon a technical vision that meets the project's needs.

This role is a full-time, hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Manage, evaluate, and mentor the engineering staff of the engine core team.

Act as the primary point of contact for required engine functionality, collaborating with multi-disciplinary stakeholders and with project leadership to define and execute project requirements.

Partner with the production staff and the rest of the leadership team for milestone planning and tracking development progress.

Author and maintain technical design documents that outline key project architectural decisions, features, milestones, and technical risks.

Provide engine-based guidance and define best practices that empower designers, artists, and gameplay engineers to deliver the vision of the game and ensure we delight and entertain our players.

Partner in driving processes and tooling necessary to ensure the game runs smoothly and efficiently across multiple hardware platforms of varying capabilities.

Requirements

Experience

8+ years of experience in game development engineering or a combination of applicable training and experience.

Experience using the Unreal engine (both C++ and Blueprint).

Experience tuning the various engine systems within the Unreal engine to run efficiently on PC’s and modern consoles.

Previous leadership experience including at least one shipped game title.

Multithreading, performance analysis, and code optimization.

Knowledge & Skills

The ability to author, debug, and optimize production-grade C++ code.

The capacity to make frequent, readable, and well-tested code commits.

The ability to communicate and articulate vision, ideas, and learnings from others, and to give meaningful feedback.

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Experience mentoring others in the areas of expertise and growing engineers.

Experience working closely in multi-disciplinary teams with people of diverse mindsets.

Experience analyzing game features, systems, and content for performance and optimizing a game to release quality.

Extra Points

Experience

Experience in creating technologies to enable large-scale AAA-game development productions to meet performance, scope and timeline requirements.

Computer science, mathematics, physics, or related degree(s).

Experience making games with large, open worlds.

Knowledge & Skills

Comfortable working in a large codebase.

Experience developing online multiplayer games and features

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

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.

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.

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.

https://careers.blizzard.com/global/en/job/R026419/Lead-Engine-Systems-Engineer-Unannounced-Game

Lead Software Engineer, Client Foundations | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine California

 Lead Software Engineer, Client Foundations | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine  California

Lead Software Engineer, Client Foundations

CityIrvine  California  CategoryEngineering  Unannounced Project

 

Team Name:

Job Title:

Lead Software Engineer, Client Foundations

Requisition ID:

R026304

Job Description:

Blizzard is looking for a talented and motivated Lead Client Engineer to guide our growing client foundations team as we craft a new, unannounced game. This team is critical in architecting and building systems that will help scale our game’s client to reach the largest player base with a client that is both performant and responsive.

We are looking for a candidate with deep technical expertise with Unity, C#, and .NET. The ideal candidate will also have a proven record of leading engineers through work deep within the game client code, including optimizing for multiplatform development, working with technical artists to build systems that scale and provide delightful player experiences.

We value diverse voices and varied backgrounds, and we're looking for individuals to help us build fun, compelling, and inclusive gameplay and experiences with us.

This role is a full-time, hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities               

Lead, mentor, and grow our team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and accountability while being a key code contributor.

Manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring clear communication and alignment across peers and disciplines.

Proactively surface technical and execution risks, drive open discussion, and ensure they are addressed in a timely manner.

Partner closely with tech art, UI, and engineers across the larger team to optimize our game for player experiences with the game client.

Requirements   

Deep, hands-on expertise with Unity, C#, and .NET, architecting and delivering projects in service of the game client.

Experience building and shipping game features for mobile, PC, and console games.

Proven people management experience leading engineering teams in game development; dedication to building inclusive, high-performing teams.

Demonstrated ability to balance technical contribution (coding/architecture) with leadership responsibilities.

Comfort working in a rapidly evolving, in-flight game codebase, with the judgment to balance quick prototyping against long-term scalability and maintainability.

Background in live operations, content pipelines, and iterative game client updates.

Strong cross-functional communication skills, with experience bridging engineering, art, and design.

Pluses  

Experience guiding a team through multiple stages of development (prototype, production, alpha/beta, launch, live service).

Familiarity with data-informed development and/telemetry-driven insights for measuring player impact.

Contributions to an inclusive team culture, fostering psychological safety and collaboration across disciplines.

Experience building and shipping games across multiple platforms (PC, console, and mobile).

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

Ready to Activate Your Future? 

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.

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.

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.

https://careers.blizzard.com/global/en/job/R026304/Lead-Software-Engineer-Client-Foundations

Senior Software Engineer II, Engine Systems - Unannounced Game | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine California

Senior Software Engineer II, Engine Systems - Unannounced Game | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine California

Senior Software Engineer II, Engine Systems - Unannounced Game

CityIrvine  California  CategoryEngineering  Unannounced Project

 

Team Name:

Unannounced Project

Job Title:

Senior Software Engineer II, Engine Systems - Unannounced Game

Requisition ID:

R026092

Job Description:

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share.  Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

 

As a Senior Engine Systems developer, you will assist in ensuring our game runs efficiently on multiple platforms leveraging the Unreal Engine.  You will collaborate with designers and gameplay engineers building foundational game engine technology and workflow improvements, and providing guidance to ensure the project ambitions are realized and executed in an optimal manner on the host hardware.

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:

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

 

Design and implement new features within the Unreal Engine or evolve pre-existing engine features in collaboration with artists, designers, and engineers to meet project requirements.

Optimize Unreal Engine performance and functionality across multiple hardware platforms.

Act as a primary point-of-contact to the larger development team on all issues engine-related, providing guidance to designers, artists, and gameplay engineers on how to optimally leverage engine functionality to maximize engine performance and minimize application memory consumption

Work with project leadership to identify, prioritize, and implement improvements for engine-based workflows.

Requirements:

Writing fluent C++ code with a sophisticated knowledge of both historical patterns and modern language features.

Understanding of data structures and algorithms and their appropriate use cases.

Experience with multithreading, performance analysis, and code optimization.

Experience shipping games on multiple platforms.

Experience as an engine programmer working with AAA third-party game engines

Shipped at least one AAA game in a similar role.

 

Extra Points:

Previous experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers.

Familiarity with C#.

A degree in computer science or a related field.

Strong documentation philosophies to capture and evangelize best practices.

 

Your Platform

 

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

 

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.  We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

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. 

 

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. 

 

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 $146,000.00 - $270,004.00 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.

https://careers.blizzard.com/global/en/job/R026092/Senior-Software-Engineer-II-Engine-Systems-Unannounced-Game

User Services Administrator I #15728 | Tetra Tech, Inc. | Irvine CA US

User Services Administrator I #15728 | Tetra Tech, Inc. | Irvine CA US


User Services Administrator I

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Operating Unit : TES

Location : Irvine CA US 92612

% of Travel Required : No

Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education : Associate Degree

Category : Information Technology

Job Description :

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction management, and technical services. The Company supports government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions to complex problems focused on water, environment, energy, infrastructure, and natural resources. With 14,000 employees worldwide, Tetra Tech's capabilities span the entire project life cycle.

We are seeking a User Services Administrator / Support Technician for our location in Irvine, California.

As a support technician for our Enterprise Depot, you will serve as the single point of ownership for computer and software setup and delivery, including hands-on preparation of PCs and phone and email support for final setup steps for employees located throughout the United States and Canada. You will interact with both internal customers and other IT teams to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction is achieved. You will interact with our vendors to assist in purchasing of computer accessories following company procedures.

 

You will also assist the help desk and provide support to end users on a variety of issues with excellent customer service. You will identify, research, and resolve technical problems. Assist in the installation, maintenance, and general support of systems and applications. Respond to telephone calls, email and personnel request for technical support issues. Document, track and monitor progress of each issue or deployment to ensure a timely resolution. Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures for PC setup and support. You must have the ability to work independently and to prioritize your workload according to the enterprise’s needs.

 

If you are looking for an entry level IT position working with customers in a dynamic environment, this is the job for you!

 

Training:

On-the-job training will be provided for our deployment process, accessory ordering procedure, and help desk ticket system.

 

Your responsibilities on a daily basis:

·         Unbox and prepare PCs for deployment using imaging and software installation systems

·         Track each deployment and document work using Cherwell ticket system and company procedures

·         Provide final setup support via phone and email to staff across the US and Canada

·         Provide a level 1-2 technical support;

·         Using established procedures, provide first responder support for IT services (incidents, service requests and requests for information)

·         Diagnose and apply the required solution and by provide guidance using common troubleshooting techniques;

·         Provide detailed information for work performed in the request notes;

·         Apply escalation procedures when no workaround solution is found;

·         Keep track of the incident to help ensure request is routed to the appropriate team and, where applicable, keep requester informed of progress;

·         Monitor the progress of the request and inform the requester of the progress of their requests by providing effective diagnosis and solution;

·         Participate in upgrading the knowledge base (procedures, operational instructions);

·         Contribute to the resolution of problems and their documentation as well as the establishment of temporary or permanent solutions in investigating, diagnosing and testing different solutions;

 
Job Requirements

·         College degree in computer science or equivalent experience;

·         1-3 years of technical support experience;

Language:

      ·  Primarily English spoken and written;
·  Spanish, French, or other languages are a plus

                  ·  CompTIA A+ or other certifications are a plus

 

      Your skills:

·         Excellent customer services with the ability to assist users over the phone.

·         Previous phone support experience is required.

·         Ability to move semi heavy boxes is required

·         Functional knowledge of call center management tools based on ITIL, such as Cherwell;

·         Knowledge of ITIL processes;

·         Experience installing and troubleshooting desktop and laptop operating systems and applications ( PCs, mobile devices, knowledge of software, hardware, MS operating systems, and accessories / peripherals including printers);

·         Working knowledge of network/server components, information security principles/practices, remote connectivity tools;

·         Knowledge of Microsoft environments ;

·         Good Working knowledge of requirements to support and provide end user break/fix issues for  Office and Engineering applications: Access, Power Point, Word, Excel, electronic email (Microsoft Exchange), AutoCAD, ESRI, etc;

Additional Skills:

·         Strong customer service orientation;

·         Analytical mind, skill of prioritization;

·         Ease of communication;

·         Team player;

·         Professional and patient demeanor

·         Methodical attention to detail.

 

 

 

Job Code : TES-UserServAdministrator-EA 

 

 

https://tetratech.tms.hrdepartment.com/jobs/15728/User-Services-Administrator-IIrvine-CA?lcid=en-US 

 

 

 

Software Engineer, User Interface #140005W | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, California, United States

Software Engineer, User Interface #140005W | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, California, United States

Software Engineer, User Interface

World of Warcraft

Office: Irvine, California, United States

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Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a passionate and driven software engineer to join World of Warcraft’s user interface team. Our UI engineers need to identify and solve challenges within an existing yet constantly evolving code base.  The ideal applicant must be able to work closely with designers to develop a shared vision and then see it through from concept to completion. The candidate should be familiar with the gameplay of World of Warcraft or other MMO’s and possess the ability to develop new and compelling UI features.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with designers and other engineers to establish a shared vision for compelling UI features.
• Implement functional and elegant UI features from approved concept images and paper designs.
• Develop back-end functionality to support front-end features.
• Constantly observe and learn latest programming techniques.

Requirements

• Fluent in C / C++
• Fluent in high-level scripting languages such as LUA, perl, or PHP
• A minimum of 2 years’ of industry experience
• Able to work with non-programming team members
• Passion for playing and making games (especially Blizzard games!)

Pluses

• Experience with developing UI modifications for World of Warcraft
• Degree in computer science or related field

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include: (make sure to mention language proficiencies, if any)
• Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
• What games you are currently playing

**Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered.

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and its affiliated companies is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

http://eu.blizzard.com/en-gb/company/careers/posting.html?id=140005W

Senior Software Engineer, User Interface #140000E | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, California, United States

Senior Software Engineer, User Interface #140000E | Blizzard Entertainment | Irvine, California, United States

Senior Software Engineer, User Interface

World of Warcraft

Office: Irvine, California, United States

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Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a highly skilled and creative user interface software engineer to join our World of Warcraft team.  You must have at least six years of industry experience and understand the challenges of crafting an effective yet elegant user interface.  Creativity and teamwork are critical as you must be able to work closely with our game designers to develop a shared vision and then see it through from concept to completion. You will also need to be familiar with the stylistic themes of World of Warcraft and possess the ability to develop new and compelling UI features that match. 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with designers and other engineers to establish a shared vision for compelling UI features.
• Implement functional and elegant UI features from approved concept images and paper designs.
• Develop back-end functionality to support front-end features.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years’ of industry experience
• Fluent in C / C++
• Fluent in high-level scripting languages such as LUA, perl, or PHP
• Self-motivated
• Strong math skills
• Developed sense of design and graphical layout
• Passion for playing and making games (especially Blizzard games!)

Pluses

• Experience with developing UI modifications for World of Warcraft
• Strong graphic art skills
• Proficient with Photoshop
• Degree in computer science or related field

Applicants must submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) and a resume. Only submittals with cover letters will be considered.

The cover letter should describe why you are interested in working at Blizzard, and what games you are currently playing.  Make sure to mention language proficiencies, if any.

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. and its affiliated companies is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

 

 

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