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Associate Software Engineer, Automation, Diablo IV
4 years ago
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to champion 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 Need You
The minions of Hell are growing stronger...
We're working on Diablo IV. Are you a skilled programmer passionate about automating all the things? Do you get excited about making sure there is a regular and reliable flow of game builds? Come work with us, and together we will build something exceptional.
Our team of talented developers is growing. Our backgrounds are diverse, but we share a real passion for all things Diablo. We believe that if you’re looking for a tight-knit crew that celebrates self-expression and embraces collaboration, we might be a phenomenal fit for you.
Covid-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for a rich automation infrastructure covering areas such as build generation, performance, stability, verification, etc.
- Work on implementing and parallelizing various build jobs for efficient operation.
- Help improve test coverage through the design and implementation of automated testing processes.
- Be heavily involved in maintaining an army of bots of various capabilities and platforms.
- Partner with QA to identify high-value opportunities for automation to improve the manual QA process.
- Work side by side feature developers, design and production to identify and mitigate risk areas.
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong C++ and C# skills.
- Knowledge of additional languages like Groovy, Python or Java.
- Passion for automation, building game images and software testing.
- Ability to communicate with developers of all disciplines and technical skill.
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment and handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Passion for video games
PLUSES
- Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) software, such as Jenkins.
- A degree in computer science, or a related field
- Expertise in Windows and Linux environments.
- Experience with SQL databases
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Resume
- Cover Letter which should include:
- Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
- What games you are currently playing
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 experiences...ever. Join us!
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