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Associate Gameplay Engineer

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Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a talented and passionate Associate Gameplay Engineer to help us build compelling gameplay systems for an unannounced AAA PC/Console project. As a Software Engineer focused on gameplay, you will champion Blizzard’s core value of “Gameplay First” as you collaborate with a small team of designers, engineers, and artists responsible for defining the core elements of this exciting new project.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on a variety of gameplay features in modern 1st or 3rd person game projects. By blending your programming skill with a critical eye for design, you will help implement an epic gameplay experience. Our incubation teams are fast paced and mission critical. We love engineering, geeking out over new technology, and helping to move the industry forward. Most importantly, we learn, grow, and ultimately enjoy success as a team, overcoming new challenges together.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, artists, and other gameplay engineers to design, prototype, and implement polished gameplay experiences.
• Build and improve game systems and mechanics, emphasizing correctness, performance, and extensibility.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies to produce a state-of-the-art game experience.
• Function as part of a fast-paced team: collaborate with other engineers, artists and designers to achieve a unified vision for our project.
• Champion Blizzard Entertainment’s core values, especially "Gameplay First."

Requirements

• Professional experience with C++, including performance optimization.
• Familiarity with common game concepts, mechanics and development methodologies.
• Self-motivated and willing to pitch in on many areas of game development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with artists, designers, and other engineers.
• Minimum of 2 years prior game development experience (including internships and independent projects).

Pluses

• Experience building tools for fellow developers.
• Experience developing gameplay systems for a multiplayer (client/server) architecture.
• Console development experience.
• Familiarity with commercial engines such as Unity or Unreal.
• Familiarity with other programming or scripting languages.
• Familiarity with Blizzard games.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
  • Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
  • What games you are currently playing

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work/life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!