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Senior Storage Systems Engineer
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Mar 14, 2024
<p><b>Team Name<b> <p> <p><strong>Job Title<strong> <p> <p>Senior Storage Systems Engineer <p> <p><strong>Requisition ID<strong> <p> <p>R022057 <p> <p><strong>Job Description<strong> <p> <p>Blizzard is actively seeking a full time Senior Storage Systems Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team in Irvine CA Your focus will be to build and support Linuxbased open source infrastructure which reliably stores and protects the data that powers all of Blizzards online games You are comfortable working in all aspects of systems engineering and administration with a focus on storage IP networking scale out open source storage technologies and strong linuxserver administration While supporting our existing storage infrastructure you will help evolve our team to be a storage service provider for our private cloud environment Our environment is diverse with a mix of traditional storage and software defined but in this role you will be focused on supporting scaleout storage systems providing block and object services for Blizzards private cloud As such youll need advanced Linux skills to install maintain and configure storage software running on commodity server hardware while being extremely comfortable using a CLI <p> <p>If you would like to join us on our journey to becoming an extraordinary service provider read on to find out exactly what kind of engineer we are looking for We would love to hear from you <p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES <p> <ul><li>Provide analysis design and direction regarding storage performance and capacity management services of our software defined storage environments<li> <li>Compare and contrast multiple storage solutions in detailed proof of concept tests to identify superior solutions<li> <li>Design robust storage and backup solutions to meet demanding organizational and application specific SLAs including but not limited to HA RTORPO offsite requirements and disaster recovery to Blizzard owned datacenters or public cloud providers<li> <li>Lead and coordinate the engineering phases of storage solution delivery including planning design buildout testing procurement and transition to operational support<li> <li>Streamline and automate existing storage administrative processes improve reliability and reduce the cost per gigabyte across multiple storage platforms<li> <li>Undertake complex projects requiring specialized knowledge of storage technologies services and applications<li> <li>Data informed approach Use comprehensive data and metrics collection on performance and reliability aspects of the systems you were responsible for You will do most of the heavily lifting for this yourself writing scripts calling APIs etc instead of relying on a vendorprovided solution<li> <li>Engage customers private cloud teams game teams SRE to understand their challenges and collaborate to solve them in creative ways<li> <ul><p>REQUIREMENTS <p> <ul><li>Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting software defined storage environments with high IO and throughput production workloads<li> <li>Implement and support scale out block storage PowerFlexOS Ceph LightBits etc as well as contributing to design and planning<li> <li>Design implement and support deployments of large web scale object storage technologies Swift Ceph Scality etc<li> <li>Minimum 5+ years of experience working on HPEDell Cisco or Supermicro servers and large directattached storage using linux operating systems as the base OS<li> <li>A deep understanding of Linux systems in the context of storage as well as general system tuning and administration with UbuntuDebian CentOSRockyRHEL<li> <li>Minimum 5+ years of experience working in and supporting large scale Linux environments<li> <li>Comprehensive understanding of how storage on a network works and how to correct network problems to provide high IO and reliability<li> <li>Ability to perform basic network troubleshooting and administrative tasks in a primarily Cisco environment<li> <li>Working understanding and ability to support a variety of fileobject block network storage protocols over IP including S3Swift NFS SMB iSCSI<li> <li>Able to automate tasks using a scripting language such as Python preferred Bash Ruby or through configuration management like Puppet or Ansible<li> <li>Ability to influence colleagues clearly and concisely explain complex problems and enjoy collaborating with peers and customers<li> <ul><p>NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT NECESSARY <p> <ul><li>Experience working with file storage technologies at a large scale Isilon NetApp Qumulo etc<li> <li>Experience working with traditional block storage technologies XtremeIO Pure and fiber channel Cisco Brocade<li> <ul><p>PLUSES <p> <ul><li>Experience with OpenStack Swift concepts and fundamentals<li> <li>Proficiency with popular orchestration and configuration management systems like Puppet Ansible and Terraform<li> <li>Kubernetes leveraging persistent volumes on wired storage<li> <li>Experience with services from public cloud providers like AWS Azure and GCP in hybrid storage environmentssome data onpremises some data in public cloud S3 GCS Glacier etc<li> <li>BS in Computer Science or related IT field<li> <li>A passion for making Blizzard games the best in the world<li> <ul><p>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 underrepresented 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 <p> <p>This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work onsite and some workfromhome The potential home studio for this role is Irvine CA However we understand each persons circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options including remote work arrangements <p> <p>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 accommodationrequestsactivisionblizzardcom General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here Thank you for your interest <p> <p><b>Our World<b> <p> <p>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 weve been creating genredefining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years Were 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 <p> <p>The videogame industry and therefore our business is fastpaced 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 <p> <p>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 <p> <p><b>Rewards<b> <p> <p>We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial wellbeing for Every World weve got our employees covered Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including <p> <ul><li>Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and ADampD insurance disability insurance<li> <li>401k with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching<li> <li>Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave<li> <li>Mental health amp wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life amp disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others<li> <li>If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance<li> <ul><p>Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary fulltime employees and interns with the Company You can learn more by visiting httpswwwbenefitsforeveryworldcom <p> <p>In the US the standard base pay range for this role is $10100000 $18675400 Annual These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all US 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 roles 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<p>
Software Engineer, Tools - Diablo IV
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Mar 14, 2024
<p><b>Team Name<b> <p> <p>Diablo <p> <p><strong>Job Title<strong> <p> <p>Software Engineer Tools Diablo IV <p> <p><strong>Requisition ID<strong> <p> <p>R022066 <p> <p><strong>Job Description<strong> <p> <p>The minions of Hell are growing stronger <p> <p>Whether its with a commercial engine like Unreal or Unity or a proprietary engine used by AAA game studios game development is about using tools to build games We make our own tools Have you tinkered with a commercial engines source code Used mockups to design an interface or prototyped ways to visualize data so it can be more easily edited If sostay awhile and listen <p> <p>The Diablo IV Tools Team is seeking a talented motivated and experienced Software Engineer to help evolve our sophisticated toolchain Through direct collaboration and with the help of your fellow engineers youll be empowering artists designers and programmers to build the world of Diablo IV <p> <p>This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work onsite and some workfromhome The potential home studio for this role is either Albany NY or Irvine CA <p> <p>Responsibilities<b><b> <p> <ul><li>Learn and improve how Diablo IV content is authored through the design implementation and support of the applications and utilities that comprise our toolchain<li> <li>Find ways to make meaningful improvements to the tools by blending your professional judgment enduser feedback and the projects goals and constraints<li> <li>Introduce and extend features in the tools our developers use to build worlds balance systems craft cutscenes and more<li> <li>Support the project by answering users questions fixing bugs and collaborating with leadership to put the focus where its needed most<li> <li>Build software that lasts drawing on engineering principles and best practices for highquality code<li> <li>Participate in playtests and provide feedback on the game itself<li> <ul><p>Requirements <p> <ul><li>3+ years of experience writing debugging and profiling userfacing applications for Windows in C using NET in a large codebase<li> <li>Bachelors degree or equivalent in computer science or similar field with strong software engineering fundamentals and a demonstrated ability to apply performant data structures and algorithms to problems involving complex datasets<li> <li>A desire to assist collaborate with and advocate for technical and nontechnical users with strong verbal and written communications skills<li> <li>Eagerness to grow professionally as a tools engineer with a passion for bringing your talents to bear on our unique technocreative challenges<li> <ul><p>Recommended <p> <ul><li>Experience writing and debugging asynchronous and multithreaded code<li> <li>Experience using WPF<li> <li>Experience shepherding software through a full product lifecycle<li> <li>Experience with MVVM IOC and other principles and patterns common in enterprise applications<li> <li>Enthusiasm for and strong fundamentals in UI and UX design<li> <li>Strong interest in the cuttingedge tech that powers highperformance applications and games<li> <ul><p>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 underrepresented 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 <p> <p>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 accommodationrequestsactivisionblizzardcom General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here Thank you for your interest <p> <p><b>Our World<b> <p> <p>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 weve been creating genredefining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years Were 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 <p> <p>The videogame industry and therefore our business is fastpaced 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 <p> <p>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 <p> <p><b>Rewards<b> <p> <p>We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial wellbeing for Every World weve got our employees covered Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including <p> <ul><li>Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and ADampD insurance disability insurance<li> <li>401k with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching<li> <li>Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave<li> <li>Mental health amp wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life amp disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others<li> <li>If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance<li> <ul><p>Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary fulltime employees and interns with the Company You can learn more by visiting httpswwwbenefitsforeveryworldcom <p> <p>In the US the standard base pay range for this role is $7750000 $14337600 Annual These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all US 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 roles 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<p>
Senior Class Designer - Diablo IV
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Mar 10, 2024
<p><b>Team Name<b> <p> <p>Diablo <p> <p><strong>Job Title<strong> <p> <p>Senior Class Designer Diablo IV <p> <p><strong>Requisition ID<strong> <p> <p>R022399 <p> <p><strong>Job Description<strong> <p> <p>The minions of Hell are growing stronger <p> <p>Have you always wanted to work in Game Design Come work with us and together we will build something outstanding <p> <p>Our team of developers is growing Our backgrounds are diverse but we all share a real passion for what we do Were looking for a Senior Class Designer and we believe that if youre looking for a tightknit crew that celebrates selfexpression and embraces teamwork we might be a phenomenal fit for you <p> <p>Youll find yourself working with a team of designers programmers and artists to help build implement and tune classes items and features for Diablo 4 <p> <p>The ideal candidate will have a love of game design a strong skill for critical thinking and analysis phenomenal communication skills boundless creativity knowledge of Diablo games and a longstanding passion for playing video games as well as experience in the games industry <p> <p>This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work onsite and some workfromhome The potential home studio for this role is either Albany NY or Irvine CA <p> <p><b>Minimum Requirements<b> <p> <ul><li>Strong sense of what makes a fun and compelling experience for classes and systems<li> <li>Analytical skills for evaluating systems and interpreting player behavior<li> <li>Experience developing or playing action RPG titles<li> <li>Outstanding interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills<li> <li>Passion for video games especially Blizzard Entertainment titles<li> <li>4+ years of video game industry experience as a designer<li> <ul><p><b>Extra Points<b> <p> <ul><li>Strong technical background<li> <li>Strong foundation in game balance<li> <li>A familiarity with scripting languages and a strong foundation in math<li> <li>Creative writing skills for wording of abilities items features and tooltips<li> <li>Bachelors degree or equivalent experience<li> <li>At least one shipped title<li> <ul><p>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 underrepresented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do At Activision Blizzard we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply <p> <p>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 accommodationrequestsactivisionblizzardcom General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here Thank you for your interest <p> <p><b>Our World<b> <p> <p>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 weve been creating genredefining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years Were 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 <p> <p>The videogame industry and therefore our business is fastpaced 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 <p> <p>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 <p> <p><b>Rewards<b> <p> <p>We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial wellbeing for Every World weve got our employees covered Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including <p> <ul><li>Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and ADampD insurance disability insurance<li> <li>401k with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching<li> <li>Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave<li> <li>Mental health amp wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life amp disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others<li> <li>If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance<li> <ul><p>Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary fulltime employees and interns with the Company You can learn more by visiting httpswwwbenefitsforeveryworldcom <p> <p>In the US the standard base pay range for this role is $8080000 $14940000 Annual These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all US 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 roles 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<p>
Associate Product Manager - World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Mar 07, 2024
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an Associate Product Manager for World of Warcraft, with a focus on creating player-centric strategies to optimize the franchise's long-term success. The ideal candidate should have 1+ years of experience in product management, game development, or analytics, with a deep understanding of and empathy for players. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing strategies for acquisition, engagement, retention, and monetization, and translating strategy into measurable objectives. The role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with potential home studios in Irvine, CA or Boston, MA.
Test Analyst, WoW Development Tools
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Mar 06, 2024
Blizzard Entertainment Quality Assurance (QA) is seeking a Test Analyst for WoW Development Tools. The role involves utilizing advanced testing methodologies, analyzing software development processes, enhancing live operations, and representing Blizzard in public-facing quality assurance activities. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in software testing, expertise in various testing methodologies, and practical knowledge of relational databases. Passion for games and software quality is highly valued. The role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with potential home studio in Irvine, CA or Austin, TX.
Game Designer, WoW Classic | Irvine, CA
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Dec 17, 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. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. 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. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. 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. Ability to design, implement, and tune systems, combat, or content. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard "secret recipe," but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision.
Senior UI Software Engineer, Engine Systems - Diablo IV
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Mar 06, 2024
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Senior UI Software Engineer for the Diablo IV Engine Team. The role involves designing and implementing new engine features with a focus on UI/UX, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing mentorship. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of UI framework engineering experience, proficiency in C++, and familiarity with industry-known UI technologies. The position is anticipated to be a hybrid work role, with potential home studio locations in Albany, NY, Irvine, CA, or Austin, TX.
Associate Software Engineer, Continuous Integration
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Dec 17, 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. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. 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 match Paid 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. 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 $30.05 - $55.59 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. 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.
Senior Test Analyst, WoW
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Mar 11, 2024
<p><b>Team Name<b> <p> <p>Quality Assurance <p> <p><strong>Job Title<strong> <p> <p>Senior Test Analyst WoW <p> <p><strong>Requisition ID<strong> <p> <p>R022726 <p> <p><strong>Job Description<strong> <p> <p>Job Description <p> <p>This is a unique opportunity for an experienced World of Warcraft WoW player to join our WoW QA team Were looking for a candidate who is as passionate as we are about WoW to improve and influence the game As a Senior Test Analyst you will contribute to the testing efforts by generating test documentation providing early feedback to shape the product and executing test cases <p> <p>This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work onsite and some workfromhome The potential home studio for this role is Irvine CA or Austin TX <p> <p><strong>Team Introduction<strong> <p> <p>The concept of Blizzard polish that is the infinite care and loving detail put into every aspect of our games is something we take seriously and pride ourselves on delivering to our players Its a responsibility shared across the company and its undisputed heart and soul is Blizzard QA <p> <p>Blizzard QA is a closeknit team we care about iteration problemsolving and succeeding as a group We genuinely love what we do for a living and expect the same from everyone who joins us If your career is ready for its next great challenge get in touch and lets get to work <p> <p><strong><b>Responsibilities<b><strong> <p> <ul><li>Provide daily qualitative feedback to development team<li> <li>Utilize advanced testing methodologies to deliver test design test execution test library maintenance and test closure strategies<li> <li>Advocate for the user experience by delivering qualitative reports<li> <li>Analyze amp monitor the software development processes and methods used to ensure quality<li> <li>Ensure requirements and risks are continually either mitigated or accepted throughout the SDLC<li> <li>Enhance live operations and deployment stability across both internal and production environments<li> <li>Research recommend and adopt tools as needed with the goal of increasing test coverage through automation<li> <li>Propose and influence new measures and Key Performance Indicators to validate and report on software quality<li> <li>Coach others as they develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training constructive feedback and mentorship<li> <li>Approach software development from a Greybox perspective using established developer toolsets to build custom test scenarios<li> <li>Responsible for adhering to department SLAs within project management ie JIRA and test related tools ie TestRail<li> <li>Advocate of the user experience through delivery of qualitative reporting<li> <li>Other duties as assigned<li> <ul><p><strong><b>Requirements<b><strong> <p> <ul><li>Must have extensive and current WoW Raiding experienceknowledge preferably Mythic difficulty from latest 3 expansions<li> <li>Mythic+ Dungeon experienceknowledge<li> <li>Bachelors Degree in related field or ~3 years of equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years experience in software testing<li> <li>Experience in writing executing and monitoring test suites using a variety of technologies<li> <li>Be an expert in one or more software testing methodologies<li> <li>Proven ability to analyze interpret and action on data sets and complex workflows<li> <li>Experience with game engines content and asset editors and shared technologies<li> <li>Strong communication skills in both verbal and written formats<li> <li>Passion for video games World of Warcraft and software quality<li> <ul><p><strong><b>Pluses<b><strong> <p> <ul><li>White box testing experience<li> <li>ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level CTEL or equivalent<li> <li>Coding knowledge XMLHTML JavaScript Python Java CC++C or SQL<li> <li>Highlevel of gaming knowledge andor skill<li> <li>Passion for Blizzards line of products and services<li> <ul><p>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 underrepresented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do At Activision Blizzard we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply <p> <p>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 accommodationrequestsactivisionblizzardcom General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here Thank you for your interest <p> <p>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 age marital status veteran status or disability status We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiencesever Join us <p> <p><b>Rewards<b> <p> <p>We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial wellbeing for Every World weve got our employees covered Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including <p> <ul><li>Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and ADampD insurance disability insurance<li> <li>401k with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching<li> <li>Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave<li> <li>Mental health amp wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life amp disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others<li> <li>If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance<li> <ul><p>Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary fulltime employees and interns with the Company You can learn more by visiting httpswwwbenefitsforeveryworldcom <p> <p>In the US the standard base pay range for this role is $1923 $3558 Hourly These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all US 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 roles 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<p>
Senior Platform Engineer - Unannounced Project
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Mar 14, 2024
<p><b>Team Name<b> <p> <p>Unannounced Project <p> <p><strong>Job Title<strong> <p> <p>Senior Platform Engineer Unannounced Project <p> <p><strong>Requisition ID<strong> <p> <p>R022803 <p> <p><strong>Job Description<strong> <p> <p>At Blizzard we craft genredefining 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 <p> <p>As a Senior Platform Engineer you will assist in building and overseeing the health and maintenance of the core development infrastructure leveraged by the larger game development team for the project You will support the development of our service deployment and command and control infrastructure You will work collaboratively with the team to define and execute on a technical vision that meets the projects needs <p> <p>This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work onsite and some workfromhome The potential home studio for this role is Irvine CA <p> <p><b>Responsibilities<b> <p> <p>Priorities can often change in a fastpaced environment like ours Responsibilities will include but are not limited to <p> <ul><li>Maintain and evolve the automated build infrastructure as project requirements change<li> <li>Author and support development related tools and pipelines for use by the larger team<li> <li>Participate in a rotation of engineers responsible for being the primary point of contact for the development team if there are any infrastructure failures which impact team productivity<li> <li>Collaborate with IT department on infrastructure related hardware needs to support project development with team members located across multiple regions<li> <li>Collaborate the Blizzard SRE organization to define develop and maintain infrastructure necessary for service deployment monitoring and commandcontrol capabilities for the game<li> <ul><p><b>Requirements<b> <p> <ul><li>Experience working in any of the following languages C++ C Python<li> <li>Indepth experience Working with CICD tools such as Jenkins or TeamCity<li> <li>Experience with administration and customization of source control solutions such as Perforce and Git<li> <li>Understanding of modern DevOps practices including IaC GitOps immutable infrastructure<li> <li>Understanding of service mesh load balancing message busqueues stateless services<li> <li>Experience with load testing observability and monitoring of scalable service backends<li> <li>Excellent spoken and written communications skills<li> <ul><p><b>Nice to haves<b> <p> <ul><li>Experience designing and supporting scalable zerodowntime highavailability systems<li> <li>Leveraging configuration management tools such as Ansible Puppet or Chef<li> <li>Experience in deployment technologies such as Helm ArgoCD and Kubernetes<li> <li>Experience in distributed and scalable databases such as Apache Cassandra<li> <li>Prior game development experience<li> <li>Experience multiplatform expertise Windows Linux Console<li> <ul><p>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 underrepresented 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 <p> <p>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 accommodationrequestsactivisionblizzardcom General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here Thank you for your interest <p> <p><b>Our World<b> <p> <p>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 weve been creating genredefining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years Were 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 <p> <p>The videogame industry and therefore our business is fastpaced 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 <p> <p>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 <p> <p><b>Rewards<b> <p> <p>We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial wellbeing for Every World weve got our employees covered Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including <p> <ul><li>Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and ADampD insurance disability insurance<li> <li>401k with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching<li> <li>Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave<li> <li>Mental health amp wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life amp disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others<li> <li>If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance<li> <ul><p>Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary fulltime employees and interns with the Company You can learn more by visiting httpswwwbenefitsforeveryworldcom <p> <p>In the US the standard base pay range for this role is $10100000 $18675400 Annual These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all US 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 roles 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<p>
Software Engineer, UI - World of Warcraft
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Dec 17, 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. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. 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 $37.26 - $68.93 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. Hard work, iteration, and polish go into the Blizzard "secret recipe," but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. Our World At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create.
Senior Software Engineer, Online - Diablo IV
Company: Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Location: Orange County
Posted Mar 09, 2024
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Diablo IV. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of professional engineering experience with a strong focus on C++. They will collaborate with other engineers to design and implement server architecture, design and implement server-side components, and coordinate with client engineers on gameplay simulation and network efficiency. The 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.