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Lead Software Engineer - World of Warcraft
2 years ago
Team Name:
World of WarcraftJob Title:
Lead Software Engineer - World of WarcraftRequisition ID:
R008841Job Description:
The World of Warcraft team is seeking an engineer to join the leadership team. In this role, you will build and support collaborative connections with the rest of the team, manage and guide the development of engineers, and help the team establish technical vision and processes. The ideal candidate understands engineering for games, prioritizes collaboration with and service to partner teams, and wants for every engineer on their team to have the best job on Earth.
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.
What you will do…
- Manage, mentor, and evaluate a team of programmers
- Work with production and other leads to manage schedules and backlogs
- Champion work/life balance for the team
- Maintain familiarity with the game’s design
- Serve as a sounding board for the technical design of systems
- Maintain collaborative connections with Design, Art, Audio, QA, 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 project technical vision
- Promote, contribute to, and participate in our culture of inclusion and diversity
To succeed, you must have…
- Experience in a senior software engineering role or equivalent
- Fluency in C++
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
We’re also interested in hearing about…
- Experience leading projects or teams
- Understanding World of Warcraft gameplay and systems
- Experience in the design and architecture of game systems, platforms, or tools
- Experience working on MMOs
- Understanding of client/server architecture
- Experience with code optimization
- Degree in computer science or related field
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer competitive benefits and strive for a healthy work / life balance. We strive 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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