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Associate Online Engineer - Raven Software

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Job Title: Associate Online Engineer

Department: Raven Software

Location: Remote

As an Associate Online Engineer, you will help develop a thrilling networked game experience for our players. This is a great opportunity to be part of a passionate engineering team dedicated to delivering innovative multiplayer games.

You will grow into the responsibility for certain online services, like our store. This will involve both configuration and development, as well as improving the tooling to manage these services. You will need to be proficient in writing efficient and clean C/C++ and Python code. Qualified candidates will need to have a background in online systems and networking.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Develop, modify, debug, and optimize existing online systems
• Architect new systems used to network our games
• Participate in the code review process
• Co-develop and collaborate with other Activision studios
• Document software, features, and data mappings for internal and external teams
• Configure store for upcoming releases
• Address store issues in production
• Participate in store testing and validation

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Math-related field
• Background in online systems and networking
• Proficiency with C/C++ and Python programming languages
• Ability to quickly understand and work with internally and externally developed code
• Creative, motivated, focused, passionate, results-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to write efficient, readable, and reliable code
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for multiplayer games

Nice to have:

• Background with various network protocols
• Understanding of HTTP/REST services and web API’s
• Experience with QT or PyQT
• Familiarity with Lua

About Raven Software

Founded in 1990, Raven Software is the developer of numerous award-winning games including Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and most recently, a major contributor to the blockbuster Call of Duty® franchise. We are based in Middleton, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison, annually ranked on numerous lists as one of the top places to live and work.

Raven Software is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.ravensoftware.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ravensoftware, and @RavenSoftware on Twitter.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), 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 innovate 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.

Raven Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.