Software Engineer, Tools - Diablo | Albany, NY or Irvine, CA

The minions of Hell are growing stronger...  
   

Whether it’s 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 engine’s source code?  Used mockups to design an interface, or prototyped ways to visualize data so it can be more easily edited?  If so… stay awhile and listen.  

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, you’ll be empowering artists, designers, and programmers to build the world of Diablo IV.  

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 or Irvine, CA. 

Responsibilities:  

• Learn and improve how Diablo IV content is authored through the design, implementation, and support of the applications and utilities that comprise our toolchain  

• Find ways to make meaningful improvements to the tools by blending your professional judgment, end-user feedback, and the project’s goals and constraints  

• Introduce and extend features in the tools our developers use to build worlds, balance systems, craft cutscenes, and more  

• Support the project by answering users’ questions, fixing bugs, and collaborating with leadership to put the focus where it’s needed most.  

• Build software that lasts, drawing on engineering principles and best practices for high-quality code  

• Participate in playtests and provide feedback on the game itself  

Requirements:  

• 3+ years of experience writing, debugging, and profiling user-facing applications for Windows in C# using .NET in a large codebase  

• Bachelor’s 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  

• A desire to assist, collaborate with and advocate for technical and non-technical users with strong verbal and written communications skills  

• Eagerness to grow professionally as a tools engineer, with a passion for bringing your talents to bear on our unique techno-creative challenges  

Recommended:  

• Experience writing and debugging asynchronous and multi-threaded code  

• Experience using WPF  

• Experience shepherding software through a full product lifecycle  

• Experience with MVVM, IOC, and other principles and patterns common in enterprise applications  

• Enthusiasm for and strong fundamentals in UI and UX design  

• Strong interest in the cutting-edge tech that powers high-performance applications and 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!   

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 [email protected]. 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.