Lead Software Engineer, Server - Diablo IV

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The minions of Hell are growing stronger...

We are looking for a passionate Lead Software Engineer, Server, who is excited to drive implementation of server technology at a global scale in service of amazing experiences for our players. If you have a passion for game development and want to participate in the future of Blizzard, we would love to hear from you! Our team values creativity, collaboration and a commitment to quality and we are searching for like-minded developers to add to our team of talented game makers.

You will help develop new systems and services for our game, coordinating across disciplines with designers and client engineers. In addition to having the usual technical chops, we want to hear from qualified engineers who have an absolute passion for gaming, programming, and finding simple solutions to complex problems. The ideal candidate should be excited by the idea of working closely with designers to create compelling and epic features that will keep players engaged for years.

We love engineering, geeking out over new technology and helping move the industry forward. Most importantly, we learn, grow, and ultimately enjoy success as a team, overcoming new challenges together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to defining the project’s technical vision for the server infrastructure, collaborating within the project team and across multiple operations teams within Blizzard to ensure service requirements for the project are clearly defined and met.
• Ensure the efficiency, maintainability, and scalability of the services and technology developed by the Online team.
• Participate in driving the delivery of social and other multiplayer features
• You will not only inspire your team to meet all established goals and requirements but also become a force multiplier for the rest of the development team
• Act as a point of contact for cross-team server development, partnering with a central-service and platform team to define and execute on project requirements
• Promote, contribute to, and participate in our culture of inclusion and diversity
• You are going to work with production staff and other leads of the Diablo team to prioritize tasks and track development.
• Ensure that your team adheres to established coding standards, development philosophies, and maintains efficient coding practices.
• Evaluate and mentor members of the Online engineering team.
• Serve as an active partner within the larger Diablo team leadership group.

REQUIREMENTS

• You currently hold a senior software engineer position or higher
• Strong programming skills in C++
• A minimum of 5 years' programming experience with at least one shipped video game
• Networking experience in TCP, UDP, and higher-level protocols.
• Prior development experience in distributed systems and client/server architectures
• Experience with cloud/virtualization/containerization technologies and infrastructure
• Expertise in relevant technologies such as SQL, Cassandra, Docker, Kubernetes, Pulsar, etc.
• Need to have leadership potential or previous leadership experience
• Strong code review, interpersonal and communications skills
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment and handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Real passion for video games

PLUSES

• Previous experience shipping and supporting a Live product at a global scale
• Expertise in Windows and Linux environments.
• Familiar with security considerations (encryption, denial of service).
• A degree in computer science, or a related field
• Previous experience shipping video games on console platforms

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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .