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Lead Software Engineer, Tools - World of Warcraft

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The World of Warcraft team is seeking a highly skilled engineer to lead the Tools team. The Tools team builds and maintains a broad range of software products including game data editors, asset management systems, and content pipeline tools in addition to operating our internal game database. They work closely with Design, Art, and the other engineering teams to build out new features and refine workflows. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about building technology and tools that make creating maintainable, WoW-quality content easier, who has a deeply collaborative attitude, and who will always ask, “how can we make making WoW better?”

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:

• Manage, mentor, and evaluate a team of tools engineers
• Work with production and other leads to manage the Tools schedule and backlog
• Maintain a suite of software including game editors and asset management tools
• Serve as a sounding board for the technical design of new systems
• Maintain collaborative connections with Design, Art, Audio, QA, Production, and the other engineering discipline teams
• Serve as an active partner in the engineering team’s leadership group
• Work with the team to define and maintain technical vision
• Promote, contribute to, and participate in a culture of inclusion and diversity

Requirements:

• Experience in a senior software engineer position or higher
• Professional programming experience with fluency in C++
• Experience in the design and architecture of game editors
• Experience in asset management and content pipeline tools
• Experience with relational databases
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Pluses:

• Experience leading projects or teams
• Experience working on MMOs
• Experience with Oracle and SQL
• Experience programming in C#
• Understanding of current World of Warcraft gameplay and systems
• Degree in computer science or related field

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with special focus on our mission to support true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster a deeply 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!

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