Lead Software Engineer, Engine Systems - Diablo IV

Team Name:

Diablo

Job Title:

Lead Software Engineer, Engine Systems - Diablo IV

Requisition ID:

R021732

Job Description:

The minions of Hell are growing stronger

Are you a skilled Lead Software Engineer, Engine Systems who also cares about supporting people and growing a thriving team to drive forward technology? Join us and together we will create something exceptional.

The Engine team oversees many of Diablo IV's core systems including audio, physics, UI, VFX, asset loading, job scheduling, and more. It also shepherds CPU and memory optimization, console support, and several key tools including our profiler. The team is continuing to expand, and it needs another leader to help guide us in our journey. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the future of the Diablo franchise.

In addition, our culture and values are important to us. All our engineers strive to make our working environment one that is inclusive, diverse, safe and empowering. We are looking for your passion here so that you too can proactively promote and foster this with all our fellow developers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and foster a team of roughly 6 engineers who are focused on engine development and maintenance.

• Identify technical risks and their solutions, collaborating with the broader engineering leadership group.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of new engine features and capabilities.
• Triage issues and help establish priorities for the team's current tasks and future roadmap.
• Identify and assist with engine-related workflow improvements.
• Ensure client stability by diagnosing and resolving defects.

Requirements

• You currently hold a Senior Software Engineer position or higher.
• A passion for helping coach and mentor individuals as they grow in their careers.
• A high level of organization and the ability to effectively monitor and drive forward ongoing initiatives.

• The ability to delegate tasks and effectively communicate with developers of all disciplines and technical skills.
• Proficiency with C++.
• Experience working in large codebases to solve complex problems.
• Experience with code and data optimization

Bonus

• Formal leadership training.
• A degree in computer science or revelant experience.
• Experience developing on console platforms.
• Shipped at least one AAA game title in a similar role.

• Familiarity with C#.

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

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Accommodation Request: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [email protected]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

Our World

At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we've been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We're on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiencesever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard "secret recipe," but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us.

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.