Jobs at Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard, headquartered in Santa Monica, is a global leader in AAA game development and publishing, famed for franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch. The company blends cutting‑edge technology—Unity, Unreal, AWS, Kubernetes—with creative storytelling to deliver immersive multiplayer experiences worldwide.
Hiring spans software engineering, data science, QA, DevOps, security, product management, UI/UX, game design, art, sound, marketing, community, and esports operations. Candidates can expect a structured interview pipeline that includes coding challenges, system‑design discussions, and culture‑fit evaluations, with an emphasis on cross‑team collaboration and technical depth.
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Senior Class/Combat Designer - Diablo IV
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Aug 14, 2023
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. 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. If that sounds like you, join us. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. 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. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. The potential home studio for this position is Albany, NY, Irvine, CA, or Austin, TX. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard "secret recipe," but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. 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.
Software Engineer
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Aug 20, 2023
This job posting is for a Software Engineer position in the Game Services Core team at Blizzard Entertainment. The role involves developing and improving the core platform that powers player social features and game systems for Activision and Blizzard games. The team is the lynchpin of Battle.net player systems and the candidate will be involved in every major release. The role includes contributing to architecture, technology, frameworks, and libraries, adhering to coding standards, participating in code and design reviews, on-call rotation, and collaborating with teams building on the core platform. The ideal candidate has 0-2 years of experience with software development in C++, a bachelor's degree in computer science, and experience building distributed systems and client/server applications. Extra points include experience with GCP, AWS, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher, Argo CD, Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQTT, NATS, RedPanda, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and supporting a live always-on service.
Lead World Artist - World of Warcraft | Boston, MA
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Aug 14, 2023
The job description for the Lead World Artist position at World of Warcraft is for a highly skilled and experienced artist with a passion for creating immersive and beautiful worlds. The role involves leading a team of artists, communicating with design partners, mentoring team members, and providing guidance in World Art processes. The artist should have a strong understanding of game art development, experience with environmental composition, terrain sculpting, and painting, and be able to work in an iterative and agile environment. The company values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays and vacation, and relocation assistance if required.
Mid Props and Interactives Artist - Diablo IV | Albany, NY or Irvine, CA
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Aug 11, 2023
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. 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. If that sounds like you, join us. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. 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. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard "secret recipe," but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. The potential home studio for this role is either Albany, NY, or Irvine, CA. 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.
Senior Software Engineer
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Aug 20, 2023
This is a job description for a Senior Software Engineer position in the Platform SDK team at Battle.net & Online Products. The role involves developing and maintaining high-performance C++ and C# Unity SDKs, authoring technical documentation, supporting studio partners, and participating in on-call rotations. The ideal candidate is an experienced developer with a passion for building SDKs and mobile development. The company values diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
Senior Quest Designer - World of Warcraft | Boston, MA
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Aug 13, 2023
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. Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance;401(k) with Company matchPaid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;Wellness program, free and discounted games, and voluntary supplemental life; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. If that sounds like you, join us. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. 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. 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. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard "secret recipe," but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. You can learn more by visiting our benefits page.
Lead Software Engineer
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Aug 11, 2023
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. 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. If that sounds like you, join us. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 Annual. Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with monitoring tools (eg. MSSQL, MySQL)Experience with Windows, Linux, or Mac systems administrationFamiliarity with cloud deployments (eg. 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. 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.
Senior World Concept Artist - World of Warcraft | Boston, MA
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Aug 20, 2023
This is a job posting for a Senior World Concept Artist at World of Warcraft, a position that requires extensive experience in game art development, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in an iterative, agile environment. The company values diversity and inclusion and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Senior IT Desktop Specialist
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Aug 18, 2023
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Senior IT Desktop Specialist to provide first and second level desktop support for users, manage hardware assets and stock flows, and support the C-level executives with VIP support. The ideal candidate should have experience in Corporate IT Operations, ITIL framework, and excellent customer service skills.
Technical Product Manager
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Aug 20, 2023
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a skilled Product Manager for the Battle.net group, responsible for managing mission-critical APIs, services, and user-facing interfaces. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in product management, strong technical acumen, and excellent communication skills. They will work closely with engineering teams and game partners, driving product improvement and achieving business goals. Blizzard offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.
Quest Designer - World of Warcraft | Boston, MA
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Aug 14, 2023
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. Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers benefits including: Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance;401(k) with Company matchPaid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;Wellness program, free and discounted games, and voluntary supplemental life; If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. If that sounds like you, join us. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. 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. 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. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard "secret recipe," but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. You can learn more by visiting our benefits page.
Lead Quest Designer - World of Warcraft | Boston, MA
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Boston, MA
Posted Aug 21, 2023
The job description for the Lead Quest Designer position at World of Warcraft is detailed and clear, outlining the responsibilities, qualifications, and desired skills for the role. The company emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home.