Software EngineerTITLE: Software Engineer

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

JOB DUTIES: Research, design, and develop computer software or specialized utility programs as a software engineer with an emphasis on various game mechanics. Implement game mechanics with guidance from senior engineers. Collaborate with designers and animators to design new game mechanics. Debug and fix engineering issues. Develop, design, modify, optimize and debug the company’s online game engine, tools and infrastructure. Communicate and collaborate with engineering, design and art teams. Participate in the design, performance and code review process. Contribute to design and roadmap of industry-leading AAA games.

Salary range: $113,880/year to $125,000/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#25009/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Activision Publishing, Inc.
2701 Olympic Blvd., Bldg. B
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Jobsite: Carlsbad, CA (Full-time position)

TITLE: Senior Software Engineer

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Design & Development, or related field or foreign equivalency and 2 years of experience in the job or 2 years of experience as a Gameplay Engineer, or in a related occupation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Any suitable combination of education, training, &/or experience is acceptable.

JOB DUTIES: Research, design, and develop computer software or specialized utility programs as an expert software engineer for gameplay advances. Apply gameplay development experience including architecting gameplay systems to player facing user interface (UI). Work closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to build a strong player experience. Maintain familiarity of the game’s design, for both the live product and for all on going expansions. Collaborate with other members of the engineering team to build sustainable and maintainable technologies and code. Support the game by helping address issues in production. Own systems vertically from the back end to the player facing UI.

Salary range: $150,000/year to $201,880/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#24219/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
1 Blizzard Way
Irvine, CA 92618

Jobsite: Irvine, CA (Full-time position)